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2 September 2026

Nagaland Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill

The FNTA Bill is a significant legislative development concerning federalism, regional autonomy, and the application of Article 371A, which are core topics for the UPSC Mains GS2 syllabus.

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Notes

  • The Nagaland Assembly introduced the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026.
  • The Bill proposes a regional authority with legislative, administrative, and financial powers for six eastern districts: Tuensang, Mon, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak, and Shamator.
  • The initiative is based on a memorandum of agreement signed on February 5 between the Centre, the Nagaland state government, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO).
  • The proposal aims to provide decentralised self-governance within the framework of Article 371A of the Indian Constitution.

Questions

  1. Examine the significance of Article 371A in the context of decentralised self-governance in Nagaland. How does the proposed Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) align with the constitutional provisions for special status in the region? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides special provisions for the state of Nagaland, under which the FNTA Bill is proposed?

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