NEW DELHI: The Centre, on Wednesday, approved a new scheme for development in the Northeast region of India.
The scheme has been named – “Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE)”.
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The PM-DevINE scheme, which has been approved by the central government is aimed at funding infrastructure projects in Northeast.
The PM-DevINE Scheme will have an outlay of Rs 6600 crore for the four year period between 2022-23 and 2025-26.
PM Narendra Modi said: “This cabinet decision will add impetus to the growth trajectory of the Northeast and provide numerous opportunities for youngsters there.”
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The new scheme will get 100 percent central funding and will be implemented by the ministry of development of North Eastern region (DoNER).
“This implies front-loading of the sanctions under the Scheme in 2022-23 and 2023-24 primarily. While expenditure would continue to be incurred during 2024-25 and 2025-26, focused attention will be given to complete the sanctioned PM-DevINE projects.”
“There are other MDoNER Schemes for the development of the North Eastern Region. The average size of projects under other MDoNER Schemes is about Rs.12 crore only. PM-DevINE will provide support to infrastructure and social development projects which may be larger in size and will also provide an end-to-end development solution instead of isolated projects. It will be ensured that there is no duplication of project support under PM-DevINE with any of the other schemes of MDoNER or those of any other ministry,” a cabinet release said.
“PM-DevINE was announced in the Union Budget 2022-23 to address development gaps in the North Eastern Region (NER). “Announcement of PM-DevINE is yet another instance of the importance being attached to the development of NE Region by the Government. PM-DevINE is an addition to the quantum of resources available for the development of the NER. It will not be a substitute for existing Central and State Schemes,” the government said.
Manipur CM Biren Singh said: “PM Narendra Modi Ji’s unwavering commitment towards development of the Northeast is exemplified with the approval of PM’s Development Initiative for the North East (PM-DevINE) by the Cabinet. It will be an impetus to the development aspirations of the entire Northeast.”