The re-imposition of PAR has been strongly opposed by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio who has called for a united response against it from the public and the tribal bodies of the state.
KOHIMA: The re-imposition of Protected Area Regime (PAR) has been strongly opposed by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio who has called for a united response against it from the public and the tribal bodies of the state.
The Nagaland Chief Minister stated that the situation of the state is currently peaceful and the cabinet has made the decision to appeal for a review.
At a recent DoNER meeting, the Chief Minister raised the issue asserting that Nagaland holds the record for being the state with the lowest crime rate in addition to being recognized as the safest state for women. He also added that reimposing the PAR would affect lakhs of tourists that visit the state.
In December 2024, the Protected Area Regime (PAR) was re-imposed in Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram by the Union Home Ministry citing “growing security concerns arising from the influx of people from neighbouring countries.” The imposition of PAR requires an outsider to obtain permits and special permission from the government to visit these states.
The states of Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, which shares their borders with Myanmar had PAR relaxed in 2010 for a year. The relaxation was later extended for five years.
In December 16, 2022, an order to withdraw PAR was issued again with a validity lasting upto December 2027.
