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Rio demands Centre scrap PAP regime in Nagaland
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 06:03 PM
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Rio has urged the central government to withdraw the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime for Nagaland, citing the need for normalcy and better connectivity.
Rio has formally urged the central government to withdraw the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime currently in force in Nagaland. The organization has highlighted the restrictions imposed by this regime, arguing that it hinders normal movement and economic activity in the state.
The demand is part of a broader push to restore full civil liberties and connectivity for the residents of Nagaland. Rio contends that the continued existence of the PAP regime is an outdated measure that no longer serves the strategic or security interests of the nation in the current context.
By calling for the immediate withdrawal of these permits, Rio aims to facilitate easier travel and trade for citizens. The move is expected to draw attention to the ongoing discussions regarding the status of the state and the rights of its people.
The central government has yet to issue a specific response to this latest demand from Rio. However, the issue of the PAP regime remains a significant point of contention in the political and administrative discourse concerning Northeast India.
The demand is part of a broader push to restore full civil liberties and connectivity for the residents of Nagaland. Rio contends that the continued existence of the PAP regime is an outdated measure that no longer serves the strategic or security interests of the nation in the current context.
By calling for the immediate withdrawal of these permits, Rio aims to facilitate easier travel and trade for citizens. The move is expected to draw attention to the ongoing discussions regarding the status of the state and the rights of its people.
The central government has yet to issue a specific response to this latest demand from Rio. However, the issue of the PAP regime remains a significant point of contention in the political and administrative discourse concerning Northeast India.