Signed on Thursday, a historic tripartite agreement finally addresses the long-standing demands and grievances of Eastern Nagaland, marking a significant step towards peace and development in India’s Northeast. The agreement was signed by the Government of India, the Government of Nagaland, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO).
Districts include Mon, Tuensang, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak, and Shamator, and portions of the neighbouring territories make up Eastern Nagaland, and this agreement is a major step forward in the ongoing discussion over administration, development, and leadership. The agreement is the product of extensive negotiations and consultations that took place over a period of years between representatives from ENPO, the federal government, and the state governments. There have long been complaints from residents of Eastern Nagaland about the region’s lack of infrastructure, difficult administration, and unequal development in comparison to the rest of the state.
Through this agreement, the three parties involved have reached a consensus on a framework that will enhance local government, speed up socio-economic development, and improve service delivery—all while preserving the territorial integrity of Nagaland. The deal, according to senior officials, shows the Centre’s larger strategy of addressing complicated regional concerns through discussion rather than conflict. In order to facilitate more precise planning, better use of funds, and more focused implementation of development initiatives, the framework is anticipated to establish a specific institutional system for Eastern Nagaland.
Many regard this as a crucial step in rebuilding faith between locals and their government, which will help keep a strategically vital area of the country stable for the long haul. The federal government’s goal of making the Northeast a centre of opportunity, growth, and connection is in line with this agreement. Improvements to the region’s electricity grid, roads, railways, internet access, and social infrastructure have all received more funding within the last decade.
The commitment to inclusive government was reaffirmed by officials with the Eastern Nagaland accord, who said it will make sure that no group or region is left behind in India’s development journey. The agreement’s implementation procedures, schedules, and institutional structures will likely be put into action in stages. In order to guarantee effective implementation and tangible results, the governments of the Centre and Nagaland have reaffirmed their intention to collaborate closely with ENPO.
Many saw the deal as a watershed moment in Eastern Nagaland’s history, heralding a new era of administrative autonomy, sustained peace, and economic prosperity.
