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Prelims level: PM-DevINE Scheme
Why in the News?
The Ministry of Development of North-East Region has provided progress update regarding various projects under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) Scheme.
About the PM-DevINE Scheme:
| Details |
PM-DevINE is a Central Sector scheme introduced under the Union Budget 2022-23, aiming to drive development in the North Eastern Region (NER) through infrastructure and social projects. |
| Aims and Objectives |
- Infrastructure Development: Enhance connectivity and accessibility in NER, aligned with PM GatiShakti.
- Social Development: Address critical issues and improve residents’ quality of life.
- Livelihood Opportunities: Focus on creating opportunities for youth and women.
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| Structural Mandate and Implementation |
- Nodal Agency: Ministry of Development of North-East Region.
- Approval: Cabinet approved on 12th October 2022.
- Central Funding: 100% central funding for projects.
- Outlay: Rs. 6600 crore for FY 2022-23 to FY 2025-26.
- Project Sanctions: 35 projects worth Rs. 4857.11 crore sanctioned as of November 2024.
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| State-wise Project Analysis |
- Sikkim: Passenger Ropeway System (completed), Skywalk Project (13% completed).
- Mizoram: Bamboo Link Roads (28% completed).
- Nagaland: Special Development Projects (30% completed).
- Assam: School Transformations (55% completed), IT Park Construction (23% completed).
- Manipur: Infrastructure for Manipur Technical University (25% completed).
- Tripura: Solar Micro Grid (30% completed), Skill Development Centre (work started).
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