Begin typing your search above and press return to search.

Rongmei tribe recognition withdrawn

By Correspondent

DIMAPUR, June 4 - In pursuance of the decision of the Nagaland Cabinet, the recognition of Rongmei tribe as one of the indigenous Naga tribes of Nagaland as notified by the Government vide Notification No.Home/SCTA-6/2017 (Pt-l)/34, 2012 has been withdrawn with immediate effect.

However, according to a notification, altogether 1,313 people belonging to the Rongmei tribe, already identified by the Government of Nagaland through special enumeration process as having permanently settled in the present territory of Nagaland prior to 1983, along with their legitimate descendants, would continue to enjoy the status, privileges and entitlements of indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland.

Next Story