Union Territories (UTs) in India are regions or areas that are governed directly by the Central Government of India. Unlike states, union territories do not have their own governments with powers over certain subjects. Instead, they are administered by a Lieutenant Governor or an Administrator appointed by the President of India. The status and administration of union territories can vary, with some having legislative assemblies and others being directly governed by the President through an administrator.
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands:
- Capital: Port Blair
- Administrator: Lieutenant Governor
- Chandigarh:
- Capital: Chandigarh
- Administrator: Administrator appointed by the President
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu:
- Capital: Daman
- Administrator: Administrator appointed by the President
- Background: These two separate territories were merged into a single union territory in 2020.
- Lakshadweep:
- Capital: Kavaratti
- Administrator: Administrator appointed by the President
- Delhi (National Capital Territory of Delhi):
- Capital: New Delhi
- Administrator: Lieutenant Governor
- Legislature: Delhi Legislative Assembly
- Puducherry:
- Capital: Puducherry
- Administrator: Lieutenant Governor
- Legislature: Puducherry Legislative Assembly
- Jammu and Kashmir:
- Capital: Srinagar (summer) and Jammu (winter)
- Administrator: Lieutenant Governor
- Background: Jammu and Kashmir was reorganized into a union territory on August 5, 2019, following the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the state into two separate union territories – Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
- Ladakh:
- Capital: Leh
- Administrator: Lieutenant Governor
- Background: Ladakh was created as a separate union territory on August 5, 2019, along with the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Union Territories are subject to changes based on administrative and political decisions. It’s essential to note that the information provided is based on the status as of January 2022, and there may have been changes or developments since then. The administrative structure and legislative powers in union territories can vary, and some may have their own legislatures while others do not.
