Syllabus: GS-II
Subject: International Relations
Topic: India & Its Neighbouring Countries.
Issue: Free Movement Regime.
Tag: #FMR #India-Myanmar #Bordering states.
Context: India scraped FMR between India and Myanmar to bolster internal security and preserve the demographic structure of North Eastern States bordering Myanmar.
- It shares a border of 1,643 kilometres, spanning four states: Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Free Movement Regime (FMR):
- Mutually agreed arrangements allow tribes living along the border to travel up to 16 km inside the other country without a visa.
- Initiated in 2018 under the Act East policy during improved diplomatic relations.
- Individuals require a border pass issued by the competent authority, valid for one year.
Act East Policy: to promote economic cooperation, cultural ties and develop strategic relationships with countries in the Indo-Pacific region.
