Pema Khandu. , Picture Credit score: PTI
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has introduced that the State Authorities is about to implement a complete digital overhaul of the Internal Line Allow (ILP) system, calling it the “most vital step” in enhancing the monitoring of non-Arunachali motion into the State.
Chatting with media at Koloriang, in Kurung Kumey district on Friday (November 22, 2025), Mr. Khandu stated the digital integration course of has been beneath manner for almost three years and the mission has now entered its remaining stage.
“Expertise companions have already accomplished the backend integration, and the brand new ILP system is anticipated to go reside throughout the coming months,” he stated.
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The upgraded digital platform, Mr. Khandu stated, will present the State with full and real-time data of all guests, migrant staff and current ILP holders.
“We’ll lastly have the information now we have been ready for. Many individuals have are available in, now we should know who they’re, how lengthy they’ve stayed, and whether or not their ILPs are legitimate or expired. Even these with ILPs who’re overstaying will now be seen within the system,” the Chief Minister said. He added {that a} detailed be aware on the reform could be shared as soon as the rollout is accomplished.
Responding to questions on the presence of unlawful Bangladeshi nationals, Mr. Khandu urged the general public to not panic over social media claims however assured that verification and enforcement would proceed strictly.
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He stated intensive ILP checks have already been carried out throughout districts following directives issued to the DGP, Dwelling Division, ACPs and SPs.
Citing official knowledge, the Chief Minister stated round 5,000 ILP violators have been detected between January and November this yr, every of whom was pushed again.
“We don’t discriminate between Hindu, Muslim or Bangladeshi Muslim. Anybody violating ILP norms is shipped again. As soon as the ILP system is absolutely digitized, monitoring and accountability will turn into extra sturdy, tightening the State’s management over unlawful entry and overstaying,” he stated.
Arunachal Pradesh is protected beneath the Bengal Jap Frontier Regulation (BEFR), 1873, which mandates that every one non-residents, together with Indian residents from outdoors the State, should get hold of an ILP earlier than getting into.
The ILP system serves as each a regulatory and protecting mechanism, serving to safeguard the State’s indigenous communities, land rights and cultural identification. Officers stated, “The upcoming digital improve is anticipated to modernize enforcement whereas sustaining the historic safeguards assured beneath the BEFR Act.”
Printed – November 22, 2025 01:26 pm IST