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Kohima: Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav recently visited Tuensang and Longleng to signal support for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA). He called the deal an important milestone for the region. It seeks to balance peace with local growth.
The agreement was signed February 5 in New Delhi by the Centre, the state government, and the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation. It provides special administrative, legislative, and financial powers. The Nagaland Assembly passed the enabling bill in September 2026. Six districts fall under this mandate: Mon, Tuensang, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak, and Shamator.
Yadav met with officials and local stakeholders to survey infrastructure gaps. He noted that the region holds massive potential in agriculture, tourism, and entrepreneurship. Better technology and road access remain high priorities. He urged farmers and youth to embrace digital marketing and modern practices to scale their reach. During his stop in Longleng, he specifically demanded improvements to healthcare, communication networks, and regional market access.
Local leadership pushed back on current realities. Phom People's Council president Y B Angam pointed to failing roads and chronic marketing constraints. He pushed for finishing the district hospital and the NECTAR Lighthouse project. Addressing the stakeholders, the Governor said, "Development must go hand in hand with the preservation of indigenous traditions, languages, customs, music, crafts and community institutions."
The Governor lauded tribal bodies, churches, and security forces for keeping the peace. He pressed for greater transparency and community trust in government projects. High-level representatives including ENPO president A Chingmak and MLA A Pongshi Phom also participated in the discussions. The administration now pivots toward full implementation of the special arrangement.
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