Most of Dimapur shown under Assam, Niuland fully misrepresented on GIS: Nagaland minister

Nagaland Minister Jacob Zhimomi has expressed strong concern over the inaccurate depiction of the state’s territorial boundaries on digital platforms such as Google Maps and GIS mapping systems. 

He pointed out that vast areas of Dimapur and Niuland districts are still being shown under Assam, creating confusion over jurisdiction and identity.

“Most part of Dimapur is still shown under Assam, and Niuland district hundred percent shows in the GIS mapping, which is terribly wrong,” the Minister said. He further added that more than 50 percent of Chumukedima district continues to be reflected as part of Assam.

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Terming the matter as “serious and unacceptable,” Zhimomi stressed that the Government of Nagaland must act swiftly to ensure corrections are made. He warned that overlooking such misrepresentations could have long-term consequences, especially in light of Assam’s historical claims extending up to the Patkai hills.

The Minister also touched upon the sensitive inter-state border issues, noting that Assam forest guards, while donning Assam police uniforms, have been functioning under the nomenclature of “Assam Forest Police.” As a preventive measure to avoid jurisdictional misunderstandings and potential conflict, he suggested that Nagaland adopt the term “Nagaland Forest Police Department” to clearly demarcate its authority.

Zhimomi’s remarks come at a time when both states continue to engage in dialogue over disputed areas along the border. His statement is expected to intensify calls for corrective measures at both the administrative and technical levels to safeguard Nagaland’s territorial integrity.