Kohima: Nagaland lawmakers threw their weight behind the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, this Thursday. Twelve members of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly took to the floor during the Ninth Session to support the new administrative setup. The authority covers Mon, Tuensang, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak, and Shamator districts. It remains an integral part of Nagaland.
Housing and Mechanical Engineering Minister P Bashangmongba Chang kicked off the debate. He called the FNTA a landmark move born from a "collective and joint effort" between the Centre, the State, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation. The deal follows a February 5, 2026, memorandum of agreement.
The region faces a long road ahead. Advisor P Longon reminded his colleagues that the creation of the FNTA marks only the beginning of a process. He warned, "The journey is yet to begin." Legislators emphasized that the authority must boost schools, healthcare, and infrastructure. They also called for better financial management to ensure government funds do not lapse.
Many speakers thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the deal. Despite the high hopes, officials urged unity. They insisted the FNTA will not divide the state but will foster balanced growth. The assembly expects this institutional change to solve years of developmental stagnation across the east.
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