Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has announced plans to introduce a robust, technology enabled Inner Line Permit (ILP) system to prevent illegal migration and misuse of permits. The initiative aims to safeguard indigenous rights and strengthen enforcement of the law.

Following a review meeting at his civil secretariat office, Khandu shared details of the new IT-driven system on X. “Working on a robust, IT-enabled ILP system to track overstaying, expired permits, unusual travel patterns, and real-time entry exit data,” he said.

During a press conference on January 6, Khandu noted the shortcomings of the previous ILP framework, which lacked proper monitoring. “Earlier, the ILP system could not be properly monitored. We have now migrated to a digital platform. After Cabinet approval, new rules will come into force,” he added.

Under the digitized system, authorities will be able to track permits in real time, ensuring stricter enforcement against illegal migrants. Employers hiring laborers from outside the state will be required to notify the government for verification, enhancing accountability and preventing unauthorized entries.

The Chief Minister also announced plans to amend the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR) of 1873, the law regulating non-resident entry, to make it stronger and more effective in protecting indigenous communities, land, and culture.