Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority

Government of India, the Government of Nagaland, and representatives of the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) sign an agreement providing for the creation of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA). The agreement covers six eastern districts of Nagaland and provides for devolution of powers over specified subjects, while mandating that Article 371(A) provisions remain unaffected.

Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA):

Dimension	Key Details
ENPO profile	An apex body representing eight recognised Naga tribes: Konyak, Sangtam, Chang, Khiamniungan, Yimkhiung, Tikhir, Phom, Sumi.
Geographic representation	ENPO applies to 8 recognised Naga tribes of six eastern districts of Nagaland.
FNTA coverage	Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak, Shamator.
Powers devolved	Agreement provides for devolution of powers in respect of 46 subjects to the FNTA.
Administrative structure	FNTA provides for a Mini-Secretariat headed by Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary.
Constitutional provision	FNTA does not affect the provisions of Article 371(A) concerning special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland.