State Cabinet also seeks a Rs 10,000 crore economic package for Eastern Nagaland and urges the ENPO to reconsider its proposed July 10 shutdown
Kohima: The Nagaland Government has decided to convene a Special Session of the Legislative Assembly to enact legislation for the constitution of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA), marking a significant step towards implementing the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed earlier this year.
The decision was taken during an emergency Cabinet meeting held on July 6 with members of the Eastern Nagaland Legislators’ Union (ENLU) and senior officials. The proposed legislation will include provisions to confer legislative powers on the FNTA over transferred subjects and departments, subject to consultation with and approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and in accordance with constitutional provisions.
The Cabinet also resolved to request the Centre to increase the proposed Rs 5,000 crore economic package for Eastern Nagaland to Rs 10,000 crore, stating that the enhanced allocation would accelerate infrastructure, welfare and economic development across the region.
The Home Department reiterated that the government remains committed to implementing the MoA signed on February 5, 2026, while ensuring full compliance with the Constitution. It also reaffirmed that the safeguards provided under Article 371(A) would remain “sacred and sacrosanct” and would not be diluted during the process.
A Cabinet delegation led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, along with ENLU members, will visit New Delhi to seek the Centre’s approval and guidance on the proposed legislation.
The state government has also appealed to the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) to reconsider its proposed public rally and shutdown scheduled for July 10 in view of the latest developments.
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