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Nagaland Assembly Urges Centre to Withdraw Protected Area Permit
Nagaland’s lawmakers want the central government to remove a rule called the Protected Area Permit regime.
This rule requires certain foreign visitors to get special permission to visit notified areas.
Nagaland’s assembly says the rule makes it harder for tourists, investors and international partners to visit the state.
It believes this can reduce jobs and opportunities, especially for young people.
The permit system had been relaxed in Nagaland in 2011.
It was brought back on December 17, 2024.
The state says Nagaland is peaceful and can monitor foreign visitors using modern systems.
The assembly also says security and economic development can happen together.
It passed its request unanimously.
The Nagaland Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Centre to withdraw the Protected Area Permit regime in the state.
Deputy Chief Minister (Home) Yanthungo Patton moved the resolution, which was adopted by voice vote.
The assembly said the PAP regime was hindering tourism, investment, international engagement, cultural exchange and economic opportunities.
The permit system was relaxed in Nagaland in 2011 but reimposed on December 17, 2024.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said Nagaland could protect national security while promoting development, investment and greater opportunities for youth.
- Who
- The Nagaland Assembly, led in the discussion by Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, urged the Centre to act.
- What
- The assembly unanimously passed a resolution seeking withdrawal of the Protected Area Permit regime in Nagaland.
- Where
- Nagaland, with the resolution passed in the state assembly in Kohima.
- When
- The resolution was passed on a Thursday identified in the report as September 3; the year is not specified. The PAP regime was reimposed on December 17, 2024.
- Why
- The assembly said the regime was restricting tourism, investment, business engagement, cultural exchange, international partnerships and economic opportunities.
Key facts
- Resolution
- The Nagaland Assembly unanimously urged the Centre to withdraw the Protected Area Permit regime.
- Moved by
- Deputy Chief Minister (Home) Yanthungo Patton
- Voting method
- Voice vote
- PAP history
- The regime was relaxed in Nagaland in 2011 and reimposed on December 17, 2024.
- Stated concerns
- The assembly cited obstacles to international tourism, investment, business engagement, cultural exchange and international partnerships.
- Security position
- The state government said it remained committed to national security and could register, regulate and monitor foreign nationals in coordination with the Centre.
- Economic focus
- The resolution linked tourism, culture, investment and entrepreneurship with employment and livelihoods, particularly for youth.
Quotes
Neiphiu Rio
Chief Minister of Nagaland
“Nagaland seeks peace. Nagaland seeks progress. Nagaland seeks investment. Nagaland seeks greater opportunities for youth. Nagaland seeks to welcome genuine visitors, partners and friends from India and across the world.”
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“Security and development can go together. Progress and responsibility can go together. Openness and national interest can go together.”
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Sources
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