Naga Hoho Urges Nagaland Govt to Resume Oil and Gas Exploration, Calls for Stakeholder Consultations
First Published: 5th February, 2025 14:56 IST
The apex Naga body stressed the need for stakeholder consultations to ensure economic independence for the Nagas
The Naga Hoho has urged the Neiphiu Rio-led Nagaland government to initiate oil and natural gas exploration in the state, stating that such a move would significantly boost Nagaland’s economy.
In a press statement, the apex Naga body stressed the need for stakeholder consultations to ensure economic independence for the Nagas. It highlighted that petroleum, oil, and natural gas are economically viable resources that could transform the state’s financial landscape.
The Naga Hoho also called for a well-defined roadmap to resume oil exploration at the earliest. Regarding the ongoing discussions between the Assam and Nagaland governments on oil exploration and the sharing of royalties in the disputed border areas, the organisation maintained that both states must collaborate to develop a mutually agreeable model.
Furthermore, the Naga Hoho asserted that oil exploration and production licenses should be signed by both state governments. Until such agreements are finalised, it demanded an immediate halt to all oil-related activities in the disturbed area belts.
Additionally, the apex Naga body insisted that the opinion of all Nagas should be considered when negotiating oil royalties, ensuring a fair and inclusive decision-making process.
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