Centre Reimposes Protected Area Permit in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland
Summary: The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has reinstated the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland due to security concerns arising from increased influx from neighboring countries. Foreign nationals are now required to obtain PAPs to enter these states, reversing the 2010 relaxation aimed at boosting tourism. Understanding the Reinstatement of…