Overview
- The FNTA will cover six eastern districts — Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak and Shamator — as an autonomous administrative body within Nagaland.
- The agreement provides devolution over 46 subjects, with legislative, executive and financial powers aimed at improving local governance and development.
- The Centre will bear initial establishment costs and allocate a dedicated annual outlay, with a mini-secretariat led by an Additional Chief Secretary or Principal Secretary.
- Development funds for the region will be apportioned in line with population and area, according to official statements.
- The pact follows years of ENPO’s statehood campaign, with the Home Ministry mediating talks; officials say most issues are settled, with some implementation details yet to be published.