union territory of India
framework of governance in India, ruled directly by the Government of India
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A union territory is an area of India that is ruled directly by the central Government of India rather than having its own state government. Union territories matter because they represent a different system of governance that allows the federal government to maintain direct administrative control over certain regions of the country.
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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 central government of India, as opposed to the states, which have their own 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.
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 and 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, most importantly, the police forces and law-order.