Context
Union Budget 2022-23 provided for a new scheme, Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East (PM-DevINE), which will be implemented through the North-Eastern Council.
About PM-DevINE
- It will fund infrastructure, in the spirit of PM GatiShakti, and social development projects based on felt needs of the northeast.
- Government announced the PM-DevINE scheme, with an initial allotment of Rs 1,500 crore.
- The PM-DevINE scheme will be implemented through the North-Eastern Council.
- This will enable livelihood activities for youth and women, filling the gaps in various sectors.
- The scheme aims to fund infrastructure and need-based social development, including one-of-a-kind ‘Bamboo Link Roads’ in Mizoram.
- Under the PM-DevINE scheme, projects can be recommended by Centre and North East States as well but priority will be given to projects posed by the states.
Projects under PM-DevINE scheme
- Establishment of Dedicated Services for the Management of Paediatric and Adult Haemotolymphoid Cancers in North East India, Guwahati (Multi-State).
- Construction of Aizawl bypass on western side, gap funding for passenger ropeway system for Pelling to Sanga-Choeling in West Sikkim.
- Gap funding for eco-friendly Ropeway (Cable Car) from Dhapper to Bhaleydhunga in South Sikkim.
- Pilot project for the construction of Bamboo Link Road at different locations in various districts in Mizoram.
- NECTAR Livelihood Improvement Project (Multi-State).
- Promoting Scientific Organic Agriculture in North East Indian (Multi-State).
