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2 min readNew DelhiFeb 6, 2026 05:33 AM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the signing of the agreement in New Delhi. (PTI)
The Centre on Thursday signed an agreement with the Nagaland government and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO), for the formation of ‘Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority’ (FNTA) within the state.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who said the Centre will extend all help and fulfil all its responsibilities for the development of eastern Nagaland.
“The agreement will pave the way for creation of Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) for six districts of Nagaland viz. Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak and Shamator, and devolution of powers in respect of 46 Subjects to the FNTA,” an official statement said. It said the agreement provides for a mini-secretariat for FNTA, headed by Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary, sharing of development outlay for the eastern Nagaland region proportional to population and area.
However, this agreement does not affect in any manner whatsoever, the provisions of Article 371(A) of the Constitution.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the signing of the agreement in New Delhi. (PTI)
This “unique arrangement” envisages overall development of eastern Nagaland through financial autonomy, enhanced decision-making leading to accelerated infrastructure development, economic empowerment and optimum resource utilization, the statement said.
“Today we have taken one more step forward in the direction of ending all disputes in Nagaland. Now, there will be no obstacle in the path of development of Eastern Nagaland…,” Shah said.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned a Northeast that is free from insurgency, violence, disputes… Today, we have taken one more step forward in realising that vision,” Shah said.
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