Recognizing the essential role of telecom connectivity in advancing governance, transparency, development, and security, the Government of Nagaland has established the Right of Way (RoW) Portal. This portals features are in accordance with the Right of Way (RoW) Policy 2024 issued by the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, and supersedes previous state guidelines on telecom infrastructure deployment.

The revised guidelines provide a clear, standardized approach for the installation of both overground (mobile towers, aerial OFC) and underground (optical fiber cables) telecom infrastructure within Nagaland. These regulations ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency in overcoming the unique geo-climatic challenges of the state, ultimately enhancing connectivity and facilitating the digital transformation of Nagaland.

These regulations shall apply to the whole of the State of Nagaland and shall be implemented by all the Telecom Service Providers, Municipal Councils and other designated Bodies/ Areas, Authorities in district, blocks and village levels empowered to give plan approval of buildings within their jurisdiction. These regulations will be applicable to all existing/ proposed telecom towers installed/ to be installed.