Haryana Day, 2024: Commemorating the Formation of Haryana
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Celebration | 1st November |
| Year of Establishment | 1966 |
| Reason for Celebration | Commemoration of Haryana's formation as a separate state from Punjab |
| Key Legislation | Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 |
| Shah Commission | Chaired by Justice JC Shah, recommended boundaries based on linguistic demographics |
| First Chief Minister | Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma |
| Key Districts Allocated | Hisar, Rohtak, Gurgaon, Karnal, Mahendragarh |
| Union Territory Created | Chandigarh (serves as the capital for both Punjab and Haryana) |
| Himachal Pradesh | Mountainous regions of Punjab merged with Himachal Pradesh (became a state in 1971) |
| Act Passed On | 18th September, 1966 |