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Government Schemes for the North Eastern Region
Context
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has highlighted key schemes such as PM-DevINE, NESIDS, and NEC Schemes, aimed at bridging developmental gaps in the North Eastern Region (NER), especially during the 15th Finance Commission cycle (2022–2026).
Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE):
- Launched: In Union Budget 2022–23 as a Central Sector Scheme.
- Outlay: ?6,600 crore for 2022–23 to 2025–26.
- Objectives:
- Funding infrastructure in alignment with PM GatiShakti.
- Supporting social development projects based on regional needs.
- Enabling livelihood creation for youth and women.
- Filling sectoral development gaps through convergence.
North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) – Roads:
- Launched in 2017–18 and extended till 31 March 2026.
- Provides gap funding for roads/bridges not covered by other central departments like MoRTH, BRO, DoRD.
- Key Focus:
- Improve connectivity to remote and border areas.
- Enhance access to markets.
- Strengthen security infrastructure.
NESIDS – Other Than Road Infrastructure (OTRI):
- Also a Central Sector Scheme, extended till 2026.
- Subsumes NLCPR and HADP schemes.
- Covers sectors like Primary/Secondary Health & Education, Water Supply, Waste Management, Civil Aviation, Telecom, Sports, etc.
- Accepts projects of ?5 crore to ?50 crore.
Schemes of North Eastern Council (NEC):
- Extended from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2026, co-terminus with the 15th Finance Commission period.
- Covers all eight North Eastern States.
- Focus Areas: Bamboo, Piggery, Tourism, Higher Education, Tertiary Healthcare, and Livelihood promotion.
- Projects implemented through State Governments and Central Agencies under NEC’s guidance.
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