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Nagaland MLA raises concerns over oil drilling in border belt, Deputy CM says situation under control
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 11:18 PM
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An MLA highlighted oil drilling activities in Nagaland's border belt, prompting Deputy Chief Minister to assure that the situation is being managed.
During a session of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, a member raised the issue of ongoing oil drilling operations in the state's border belt, expressing concerns over potential environmental and security impacts. The MLA urged the government to review the project and ensure that local communities are consulted.
Deputy Chief Minister responded that the authorities are closely monitoring the drilling activities and have taken necessary precautions to mitigate any adverse effects. He assured that the situation remains under control and that relevant agencies are coordinating to address any emerging concerns.
The exchange underscores the growing attention to natural resource exploitation in sensitive border areas and the need for transparent oversight by state officials.
Deputy Chief Minister responded that the authorities are closely monitoring the drilling activities and have taken necessary precautions to mitigate any adverse effects. He assured that the situation remains under control and that relevant agencies are coordinating to address any emerging concerns.
The exchange underscores the growing attention to natural resource exploitation in sensitive border areas and the need for transparent oversight by state officials.