Nagaland Proposes FNTA to Address Konyak State Demand Without New State

Nagaland’s government has unveiled a Federal National Territory Arrangement (FNTA) to respond to the Konyak tribe’s long‑standing demand for a separate state. The proposal would grant the Konyak region special administrative status while keeping it within Nagaland’s borders. Proponents argue that the arrangement preserves the state’s territorial integrity and provides the community with greater self‑governance. Critics question whether the autonomy will be sufficient to satisfy the tribe’s aspirations and whether it could set a precedent for other groups. The central government has indicated that it will review the proposal before any formal decision is taken.