Nagaland Passes Crucial Bills on Finance and Flood Management

The Nagaland assembly passed two significant bills concerning the state finance commission and flood plain zoning. Introduced by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, these bills aim to enhance fiscal decentralization and regulate flood-prone areas. Passed without opposition, they promise equitable resource distribution and improved land regulation.

The Nagaland assembly on Thursday advanced its governance framework by passing two pivotal bills focused on finance management and floodplain zoning. These legislative measures were presented by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio.

The bills, aimed at facilitating fiscal decentralization and managing flood-prone zones, encountered no resistance in the opposition-less assembly, securing passage through a voice vote.

The Nagaland State Finance Commission Bill is poised to drive progressive fiscal decentralization, ensuring local bodies can effectively manage their responsibilities. Meanwhile, the Zoning Bill will regulate land use in areas susceptible to flooding.

(With inputs from agencies.)