Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Assam-Nagaland Halt Afforestation Over Border Dispute
Imagine two neighbors, Assam and Nagaland, are arguing over who owns some land.
They planned to plant trees together, but after a meeting, they decided to stop until the highest court decides.
They're not planting any more trees or building fences for now.
One neighbor says they'll keep trying to make people leave, even though the court hasn't ruled yet.
The court has also told them to stop evicting people for now.
People in the area are worried because of the fight over the land.
Joint afforestation program in Uriamghat halted after Assam and Nagaland officials met.
Decision made to maintain status quo in the disputed Rengma Reserved Forest pending Supreme Court verdict.
Assam Forest Minister confirmed eviction will continue, despite the halt on afforestation.
Gauhati High Court has indefinitely stayed the second phase of eviction scheduled for August 24.
Tensions remain high in the border area due to the ongoing territorial dispute.
- Who
- Officials from Assam and Nagaland, including Forest Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers.
- What
- Afforestation program and boundary activities halted pending Supreme Court decision on Assam-Nagaland border dispute.
- When
- The decision was made after a meeting on August 23; eviction halted on August 24.
- Where
- Uriamghat, in the disputed Rengma Reserved Forest along the Assam–Nagaland border.
- Why
- To maintain the status quo in the disputed area until the Supreme Court rules on land ownership.
Assam's Stance
Nagaland's Stance
Eviction
Assam's Stance
Eviction will continue despite the halt on afforestation.
Nagaland's Stance
Nagaland supports maintaining the status quo pending the court's decision.
- Location
- Uriamghat, Assam–Nagaland border
- Disputed Area
- Rengma Reserved Forest
- Participants
- Assam and Nagaland officials
- Key Decisions
- Halt afforestation and boundary work, maintain status quo
- Legal Status
- Matter pending before the Supreme Court and Gauhati High Court
- Event
- Meeting to discuss land dispute