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	Among the [[states and union territories of India]], a '''union territory''' ('''UT''') is a region that is directly governed by the [[Government of India\|central government of India]], as opposed to the states, which have their own [[State governments of India\|state government]] systems. Unlike states, union territories do not have their own full-fledged government but are administered by a lieutenant governor or administrator appointed by the [[president of India]].<ref>[https://www.india.gov.in/official-website-union-territories Union Territories of India]</ref>		Among the [[states and union territories of India]], a '''union territory''' ('''UT''') is a region that is directly governed by the [[Government of India\|central government of India]], as opposed to the states, which have their own [[State governments of India\|state government]] systems. Unlike states, union territories do not have their own full-fledged government but are administered by a lieutenant governor or administrator appointed by the [[president of India]].<ref>[https://www.india.gov.in/official-website-union-territories Union Territories of India]</ref>

	Union territories are created for various reasons, including geographical importance, strategic necessity or historical factors. These areas are under the control of the central government to ensure uniformity in governance across the country. Some union territories, such as [[Delhi]] (National Capital Territory),[[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir ]] and [[Puducherry (union territory)\|Puducherry]], have been granted special status and are allowed to have their own legislative assemblies, which can pass laws on certain matters, though the central government still retains significant authority.<ref>[https://www.india.gov.in/official-website-delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi]</ref>		Union territories are created for various reasons, including geographical importance, strategic necessity or historical factors. These areas are under the control of the central government to ensure uniformity in governance across the country. Some union territories, such as [[Delhi]] (National Capital Territory), [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir]] and [[Puducherry (union territory)\|Puducherry]] have been granted special status and are allowed to have their own legislative assemblies, which can pass laws on certain matters, though the central government still retains significant authority.<ref>[https://www.india.gov.in/official-website-delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi]</ref>

	The distinction between states and union territories is defined in the [[Constitution of India]]. The Constitution designed union territories to manage areas that require more direct central control or have specific administrative needs. This ensures that regions like [[Ladakh]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir]] remain directly controlled by the central government.<ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ladakh-jammu-kashmir-integration-constitution-indian-govt-1653475-2020-08-05 Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir integration]</ref>		The distinction between states and union territories is defined in the [[Constitution of India]]. The Constitution designed union territories to manage areas that require more direct central control or have specific administrative needs. This ensures that regions like [[Ladakh]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir]] remain directly controlled by the central government.<ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ladakh-jammu-kashmir-integration-constitution-indian-govt-1653475-2020-08-05 Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir integration]</ref>

	Currently, India has eight union territories: [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands~~\|Andaman and Nicobar~~]] ~~Islands~~, [[Chandigarh]], [[Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu]], [[Lakshadweep]], [[Delhi]], [[Puducherry (union territory)\|Puducherry]], [[Ladakh]], and [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>[https://www.india.gov.in/official-website-andaman-and-nicobar-islands Andaman and Nicobar Islands]</ref>		Currently, India has eight union territories: [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu]], [[Lakshadweep]], [[Delhi]], [[Puducherry (union territory)\|Puducherry]], [[Ladakh]], and [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>[https://www.india.gov.in/official-website-andaman-and-nicobar-islands Andaman and Nicobar Islands]</ref>

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A '''Union Territory''' is an administrative division of [[India]]. Unlike the [[States and territories of India|states of India]], union territories are ruled directly by the [[Government of India|federal government]]. The [[President of India]] appoints an [[Administrator of the Government|Administrator]] or [[Lieutenant-Governor]] for each territory.<ref>[http://india.gov.in/knowindia/union_territories.php Union Territories] at the National Portal of India</ref>

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