Kohima: In a significant move to address pressing developmental and administrative concerns, Nagaland’s Home Department has announced a high-level consultative meeting scheduled for April 30 at 10 AM at the State Banquet Hall in Kohima. The meeting will bring together top state leadership, including Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, deputy chief ministers, the speaker and deputy speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament, advisors, MLAs, and senior government officials.
The agenda for the gathering is extensive, focusing on a host of critical issues affecting the state. Among the most prominent topics are the development of major infrastructure projects like the long-pending Foothill Road and the Showba-Pangsa Road, as well as policy matters surrounding the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and Protected Area Permit (PAP). Other important discussions will center on the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system and strategies to maintain peace and stability in the wake of evolving political developments.
In a bid to ensure inclusive and representative dialogue, the Home Department has also extended invitations to a broad spectrum of tribal and civil society organizations. Each invited group is requested to send three representatives to the meet. The list includes prominent tribal bodies such as the Central Nagaland Tribes Council, Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization, Angami Public Organization, Ao Senden, Chakhesang Public Organization, Konyak Union, Lotha Hoho, Sumi Hoho, Rengma Hoho, and many others. Women’s wings and pan-Naga organizations like the Naga Mothers’ Association, Eastern Nagaland Women Organization, and the Global Naga Forum have also been called to participate.
This inclusive platform is expected to foster collective deliberation and policy formulation, drawing both administrative insights and grassroots perspectives. The government aims to leverage this gathering as an opportunity to build consensus and strengthen community engagement in shaping Nagaland’s governance and development trajectory.
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