In Nagaland, the State Government has approved the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Chumoukedima, Niuland, and Dimapur districts.  The decision to implement ILP in these three districts was taken during a Cabinet meeting held today, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio.

        Briefing media persons in Kohima, Minister for Tourism and Higher Education, Temjen Imna Along announced that Dimapur residents will be classified into three categories, with Category I and II residents exempt from ILP requirements.

        Category-I includes individuals who settled in Dimapur before December 1, 1963. These individuals will not require an ILP and will be eligible for a Smart Card, as well as the option to obtain a Permanent Residence Certificate and Domicile Certificate.

        Category-II pertains to individuals who settled between December 1, 1963, and November 21, 1979.  These individuals will also not need an ILP and will be issued a PRC, with the option of obtaining a Domicile Certificate.

        Category-III includes those who settled in Dimapur on or after November 22, 1979. This group will be required to obtain an ILP for their stay in the district.

        Minister Along said certain groups, including students, teachers, technical personnel, and business partners, will be eligible for an ILP valid for two to five years, depending on their purpose of stay in the state. He said government is working on strengthening the digital system for ILP issuance to ease the application process.