Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Nagaland CM Urges Centre to Review Protected Area Permit
The Chief Minister of Nagaland wants the Indian government to change a rule that makes it hard for foreigners to visit his state.
He says this rule is hurting tourism and the economy, and he wants it to be less strict so more people can come and visit.
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio urges Union Home Minister Amit Shah to review PAP reimposition
Rio fears PAP could impact tourism, cultural exchange, and economic revival in Nagaland
PAP reintroduced in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland in Dec 2021 citing security concerns
Rio argues Nagaland's situation is different, with no major security concerns or refugee ingress
Nagaland Cabinet and CM have previously sought PAP relaxation, with no response from Centre
- Who
- Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio
- What
- Urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to review Protected Area Permit (PAP) reimposition
- When
- November 19, 2022
- Where
- Kohima, Nagaland
- Why
- To prevent PAP from impacting tourism, cultural exchange, and economic revival in Nagaland
Nagaland Government
Union Home Ministry
PAP Reimposition
Nagaland Government
Nagaland CM argues it's not warranted, could hurt tourism
Union Home Ministry
MHA cites security concerns along India-Myanmar border
- PAP Status
- Reimposed in Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram on Dec 17, 2021
- Nagaland's Tourist Arrivals
- Record numbers during Hornbill Festival 2022
- CM's Requests
- 4 letters to MHA since Dec 2021, no response from Centre