The Manipur government has reinstated the Protected Area Regime (PAR), also known as the Protected Area Permit (PAP),

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The Manipur government has reinstated the Protected Area Regime (PAR), also known as the Protected Area Permit (PAP), after 13 years.

About Protected Area Regime (PAR)

The Protected Area Regime (PAR) refers to a set of rules established under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958. These regulations govern the entry of foreign nationals into certain regions in India that are considered strategically sensitive. The primary objective of the PAR is to ensure national security by controlling foreign movement in areas that are vulnerable to external threats, especially in the northeastern states and other border areas.

Key Features Of PAR

• Restricted Access - Foreign nationals are not allowed to enter Protected Areas without prior government authorization. A Protected Area Permit (PAP) is required to gain access to these zones, allowing authorities to monitor and regulate foreign activities.

• Sensitive Zones - Protected Areas are designated based on their proximity to international borders, political instability, ethnic tensions, or insurgency. The regions that fall under the PAR include-

• Full states - Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and parts of Sikkim. Parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand.

• Tourism Exceptions - In some instances, temporary relaxations were granted, particularly in northeastern states, to promote tourism and support the local economy. However, these relaxations are often withdrawn when security concerns outweigh the tourism benefits.

• Reimposition of PAR - As seen in the recent decision to re-impose the PAR in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland, these relaxations are lifted when security conditions necessitate stricter monitoring.

Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958

• Legal Framework - This order was issued under the Foreigners Act, 1946, to manage the movement of foreign nationals in sensitive areas.

• Inner Line - The order defines boundaries from Jammu and Kashmir to Mizoram, where special permits are required for foreign visitors to enter.

• Protected Areas - These are regions deemed sensitive due to various factors, and they include Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, as well as parts of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand.

• Restricted Areas - Between the Inner Line and indigenous territories, foreign nationals need a Restricted Area Permit (RAP). Examples include areas like the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and some parts of Sikkim.

Current Situation And Reactions

• State Responses - Despite media reports, Mizoram and Nagaland officials have not yet received official instructions from the Union Home Ministry regarding the re-imposition of the PAR.

• Manipur’s Conflict - The state government, along with Meitei civil society groups, attributes the instability in the region to the influx of "illegal immigrants" from Myanmar, particularly from the Chin community.

• Free Movement Regime (FMR) - The government recently ended the Free Movement Regime (FMR) with Myanmar, which had allowed border tribes to move freely within a 16-km radius without a visa. This decision was made to curb illegal immigration, but it has sparked opposition in Mizoram and Nagaland.

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