Nagaland government yet to decide on 147 contractual posts, says KG Kenye

Published on Jun 3, 2025

KOHIMA — The Nagaland government has yet to take an official decision on the status of 147 assistant professor and librarian posts that were expected to be requisitioned through the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), Parliamentary Affairs and Power Minister informed on Tuesday.
Addressing journalists in Kohima, Kenye, who also serves as the state government spokesperson, said that a high-powered committee constituted to examine the matter has completed its report. However, the government is yet to “officially” study the contents of the report.
There are “other considerations” that will have to be taken into account as far as the matter is concerned, he said, without disclosing details.

Kenye informed that the issue will be discussed at an upcoming cabinet meeting and added that clarity can be expected following that discussion.
The 147 contractual posts have been at the centre of growing public concern, particularly after the lapse of a deadline to requisition the posts to the NPSC, set earlier in May. In response, the Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) and the Nagaland NET Qualified Forum (NNQF) have announced a public dialogue scheduled for June 7.

CTAN and NNQF members during the protest outside the Higher Education office, Kohima, on Tuesday (EM Images)

According to the organisers, the discussion will go beyond the requisition issue and cover broader concerns including fair recruitment practices, transparency, and the integrity of the Common Educational Services Examination. Invitations have been extended to concerned citizens, relevant government officials, and stakeholders, including the ex-officio director of the Higher Education department and the Higher Education Minister.

On ILP enforcement
Meanwhile, addressing questions on the enforcement of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Dimapur and neighbouring districts, Kenye said the government is determined to implement the regulation strictly.
He acknowledged that the enforcement mechanism, structure, and operational modalities would require time to evolve fully but assured that efforts were underway to address loopholes and strengthen the framework. The government will study the actions and reactions and work to ensure that ILP enforcement reaches 100 per cent, he stated.
The minister also expressed satisfaction with the role of the police, district administration, and executive forces in carrying out ILP enforcement.

On the historical status of Dimapur with regard to ILP, Kenye clarified that the area—from which two new districts were recently carved—has always been part of Nagaland, including during the Naga Hills District era.
He noted that although Dimapur was briefly placed under Assam’s Sibsagar district in 1948, it was restored to Nagaland following student-led protests and has remained uncontested ever since.
“Every inch of Dimapur and its vicinity is part of the state,” he added.