Our Correspondent
Kohima | March 17
Nagaland Chief Minister, TR Zeliang today introduced the Nagaland Backward Tribes Commission Bill 2016 on the Floor of the NLA.
The implementation of this Bill is likely to cause a recurring expenditure of Rs. 1,08,72,000 (approximately) annually and shall be charged from the Consolidated Fund of the state. The Bill aims to establish a Commission for Backward Tribes in the state to safeguard the rights of ‘backward tribes’ of the state, with special focus on the Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Sangtam and Yimchungru tribes, of the Longleng, Kiphire, Mon and Tuensang districts, and study and make recommendations on educational, employment and health aspects pertaining to them. NLA speaker Chotisuh Sazo informed that consideration and passing of the same will be taken up on March 19 and amendment if any can be submitted till 12:00 noon on March 18.
