Why has eastern Nagaland got autonomy?

Why in news

The Centre signed a tripartite agreement with the Nagaland Government and ENPO to form the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) to provide semi-autonomous governance to six eastern districts.

Background

The FNTA was established via a tripartite agreement between the Centre, Nagaland Government, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO). It grants local leaders decision-making power over specific subjects while preserving Naga customary laws and social practices.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyENPO: Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation
• FactFNTA covers six eastern districts of Nagaland
• PlaceNagaland: State in Northeast India

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the creation of semi-autonomous territorial authorities can serve as a tool for internal security and conflict resolution in India's border regions.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Identity preservation: Balancing Naga customary laws with administrative autonomy
• Security-led governance: Addressing separatist demands through localized decision-making power
• Scalability constraints: Contextual differences between Nagaland and Manipur's Kuki-Zo demands

Keywords: Semi-autonomous governance · Customary laws · Internal security · Territorial authority · Conflict resolution

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