A Union Territory is an administrative division of India. Unlike states, which have their own local governments, union territories are ruled directly by the national government. In 2006 there were six union territories. Delhi was made the in 1991 and is on its way to statehood. * Andaman and Nicobar Islands * Chandigarh * Dadra and Nagar Haveli * Daman and Diu * Lakshadweep * Puducherry * See also: States and territories of India