The Nagaland Government has announced the formation of a Commission to review and assess the state’s Reservation Policy in government employment, a move aimed at ensuring fairness and inclusivity in public service, Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen, IAS, informed on Monday.
The government has invited the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO), the Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC), and the Tenyimi Union Nagaland (TUN) to each nominate a credible and qualified representative from their respective communities to serve on the Commission. This inclusive approach is intended to ensure that the perspectives of communities—the primary stakeholders—are adequately considered in evaluating the current policy and shaping its future direction.
However, the announcement has sparked concerns among tribes represented under the 5 Tribes CoRRP, who objected to the nomination process by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). The government clarified that the CSOs are expected to nominate capable individuals from their communities, not necessarily office bearers of the organisations.
“The decision was taken keeping in mind that such a vital issue should not be decided by the Government alone,” Chief Secretary Imchen said. In response to objections, the government has appealed to the concerned CSOs to reconsider their stance on the Commission’s composition to ensure its effective functioning and delivery of a comprehensive, inclusive report.
