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PM-DevINE Scheme

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    10Pointer
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    Polity & Governance
  • Published
    4th Feb, 2022

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).

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