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  • Feb 10, 2024
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SUSPENSION OF FREE MOVEMENT REGIME (FMR)

Why in the News?

  • Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) proposes immediate suspension of Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar.
Source: HT

About suspension of FMR:

  • FMR allows tribes along the border to travel 16 km into the other country without a visa.
  • Decision aimed at ensuring internal security and maintaining demographic structure of North-East States.
  • Fencing the entire 1,643-km-long Myanmar border previously announced for enhanced surveillance.
About Free Movement Regime (FMR)

·   FMR is an agreed arrangement allowing tribes along the India-Myanmar border to travel 16 km into the other country without a visa.

·   Implemented in 2018 as part of India’s Act East policy.

·   The India-Myanmar border, traced back to 1826, lacks consideration for local opinions, causing division among people sharing ethnic and familial ties.

·   Aims to boost local trade and business activities, fostering cross-border commerce.