The Nagaland government has decided to convene a special session of the State Assembly to pass legislation for the proposed Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA). The decision was taken during an emergency cabinet meeting held on Monday.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio will visit New Delhi to seek the Centre's approval for granting legislative powers to the FNTA. The State government will also request an increase in the proposed development package for eastern Nagaland from Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 10,000 crore.
The move comes amid delays in implementing the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), signed on February 5 between the Centre, the Nagaland government and the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO), for the creation of the FNTA.
Source : PTI
