As a concerned citizen of Niuland District, serious concern has raised regarding the incorrect geo-tagging and location representation Of Niuland District, on various digital applications and mapping platforms. The entire Niuland District is reportedly being shown under Assam, resulting in an inaccurate geographical representation of the district.
Such incorrect geo-location information can create confusion and may adversely affect various administrative functions, educational institutions, schools, public services, navigation, documentation and other essential activities that increasingly depend on digital location-based systems.
The matter is particularly concerning for a district like Niuland, where accurate digital mapping and geographical identification are important for ensuring administrative coordination and delivery of government services.
The Government of Nagaland and the concerned authorities are therefore urged to take up the matter with the utmost priority and coordinate with the concerned application developers, digital mapping agencies and other relevant authorities to rectify the incorrect geo-tagging at the earliest.
Necessary steps may also be taken to ensure that the territorial boundaries and geographical location Of Niuland District are accurately reflected across all major digital platforms and applications, so that such discrepancies do not create further administrative or public difficulties.
Immediate corrective action on the matter would help prevent further confusion and ensure the proper digital representation of Niuland District and its institutions.
Bovika Chishi
Former President,
Aghunaqa Area Students’ Union
Sunday, September 27, 2026