The number of Union Territories in India is

The correct answer is 8.

Key Points

• As of 2021, there are 8 Union Territories in India.
• The Union Territories are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep, Delhi, Puducherry, Ladakh, and Jammu & Kashmir.
• The reorganization of Jammu & Kashmir on 31 October 2019 led to the creation of two new Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
• Union Territories are regions governed directly by the Central Government of India.

Additional Information

• Union Territory Governance:
  • Unlike states, Union Territories are administered by the President of India through an appointed administrator.
  • Some Union Territories, like Delhi and Puducherry, have their own legislative assemblies and elected governments.
• Reorganization Act 2019:
  • The Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019, was enacted to bifurcate the state of Jammu & Kashmir into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
• Historical Context:
  • Union Territories were created to ensure better administration and control in regions that are strategically important or culturally distinct.
• Unique Status:
  • Each Union Territory in India has a unique status and administrative structure, tailored to its specific needs and circumstances.