The Government of Nagaland on November 29, 2025, notified the Nagaland White Categories of Industries Regulations 2025 to adopt a flexible zoning framework that allows for mixed-use development activities with regard to Reducing Compliance Burden (RCB) and Deregulation (Ease of Doing Business & Ease of Living).
These Regulations shall apply to the whole of Nagaland State.
The following have been stated:
• The lists of Industries under this white category are exempted from obtaining Consent to Establish (CTE)/Consent to Operate (CTO) from the board.
• These Regulations are to regulate the location and nature of industrial activities to prevent environmental degradation, ensure compatibility with designated land uses and promote orderly and sustainable urban development in accordance with Master Plans and Zonal Development Plans.
• All Master Plans, Zonal Development Plans and Local Areas Plans shall incorporate and align with the regulation specified herein to ensure uniformity in enforcement and regulatory compliance.
• The Red and Orange Categories of Industries as per the CPCB directives issued vide CP- 18/1/2023-IPC-VI-HO-CPCB-HO Dated February 12, 2025 shall not be permissible in Residential Zones, Commercial Zones, Mixed land use activities, Eco-Sensitive Areas, Heritage Precincts, and other such areas essential to safeguard public health, preserve environmental integrity, and ensure conformity with urban planning objectives.
• In addition to the 68 categories already listed, any new identified sector shall be followed in accordance with the criteria prescribed by NPCB/CPCB.
It shall come into force from November 29, 2025.
[Notification No. UDD/7-GEN/02-EDB/2016]
