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Download Solution PDFWhat is the name of the scheme launched to fund infrastructure and social development projects in the Northeast for a period of four years from 2022 - 23 to 2025 -26?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is PM - DevINE.Key Points
- Scheme Name: Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE)
- Duration: Four years from 2022-23 to 2025-26 (remaining period of 15th Finance Commission)
- Implementing Ministry: Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER)
- Funding: 100% Central funding.
- Total Outlay: Rs. 6,600 crore
- Objective:
- Fund infrastructure and social development projects
- Support livelihood activities for youth and women
- Address development gaps in various sectors
- Implementation Approach:
- Front-loading of sanctions in 2022-23 and 2023-24
- Focus on completing sanctioned projects by 2025-26
- Projects to be implemented on Engineering-procurement-Construction (EPC) basis for efficient execution
- Implementation Entities: North Eastern Council, Central Ministries/agencies
- Expenditure Focus: Completion of PM-DevINE projects by 2025-26
- Impact:
- Creation of infrastructure
- Support for industries and social development
- Generation of livelihood activities, employment for youth and women
- Integration and Focus:
- Aligned with PM Gati Shakti for infrastructure development
- Addresses development gaps in the North Eastern Region (NER)
- Provides larger end-to-end development solutions
- Non-Duplication: No overlap with other MDoNER or Central/State schemes
- Background: Addressing development gaps and Basic Minimum Services (BMS) shortfalls in NE States
- Status: Additionality to existing resources, not a substitute for other Central and State schemes
- Announcement: Included in Union Budget 2022-23, reflects government's emphasis on NE Region's development
- Monitoring: Parameters aligned with BER District Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Index 2021-22 by NITI Aayog, UNDP, and MDoNER.
Additional Information
| Scheme | Full Form | Description | Objectives | Components | Implementation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM-NERLP (2012) | Prime Minister's North East Rural Livelihood Project | A livelihood enhancement initiative in North East Region (NER) | Empower rural communities, promote self-employment, reduce poverty | Skill development, Capacity building, Financial inclusion | Implemented by NEDFi and State Rural Livelihood Missions |
| PM-DRUV | Prime Minister's Development, Relief, and Upliftment Venture | Focused on the upliftment of tribal communities | Enhance socio-economic status, provide basic amenities | Education, Healthcare, Housing, Skill Development | Implemented by various ministries, state governments |
| PM-FME | Prime Minister's Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises | Encourages micro food processing units | Boost food processing sector, generate employment, reduce wastage | Training, Credit Facilitation, Marketing | Implemented through Nodal Agencies and State Governments |
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