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Nagaland CM Announces Revised FNTA Bill to be Tabled on Sept 1
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 06:37 AM
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The Chief Minister of Nagaland said the revised Forest and Natural Resources Transfer Act (FNTA) Bill will be introduced in the state assembly on September 1.
Nagaland's Chief Minister announced that the revised Forest and Natural Resources Transfer Act (FNTA) Bill is scheduled to be tabled in the state assembly on September 1. The statement was made during a press briefing, confirming the government's timeline for the legislation.
The FNTA Bill, originally introduced to streamline the transfer of forest and natural resource rights, has undergone revisions aimed at addressing concerns raised by stakeholders. The updated version is expected to clarify procedural aspects and improve compliance mechanisms.
Lawmakers are set to debate the bill after its introduction, with the assembly expected to deliberate on its provisions before any further action. The move reflects the state's effort to advance its forest governance framework ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
The FNTA Bill, originally introduced to streamline the transfer of forest and natural resource rights, has undergone revisions aimed at addressing concerns raised by stakeholders. The updated version is expected to clarify procedural aspects and improve compliance mechanisms.
Lawmakers are set to debate the bill after its introduction, with the assembly expected to deliberate on its provisions before any further action. The move reflects the state's effort to advance its forest governance framework ahead of the upcoming legislative session.