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22/08/23 06:26 AM IST

Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE)

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  • Union Cabinet approved the scheme on 12.10.2022. Revised guidelines are essential due to restructuring MDoNER's schemes and aligning with recent Department of Expenditure directives.
PM-DevINE
  • Under 'PM-DevINE', all eight North Eastern Indian states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura will be covered.
  • This scheme will complement existing Government of India and State Government initiatives, avoiding duplication by supporting projects not covered elsewhere.
  • MDoNER will oversee project selection, approval, and monitoring in consultation with State Governments, NEC, and concerned Central Ministries, with implementation through NEC or Central Ministries/agencies.
  • The guidelines outline the process, including project identification, selection, DPR preparation, sanction, fund release, monitoring, and completion.
  • The objectives of "PM-DevINE" align with the Ministry of DoNER's vision of accelerating sustainable development in the North Eastern Region to ensure improved living standards for its citizens.
  • An Empowered Inter-Ministerial Committee (EIMC) will be established, chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
Functions of Empowered committee
  • It assesses initial project proposals based on quality, viability, and socio-economic impact, working alongside representatives from relevant Indian Government Ministries/Departments and State Governments. It then recommends project selection from among these proposals.
  • It evaluates final project proposals received from State Level Empowered Committees (SLECs), incorporating feedback from central line Ministries/Departments. It provides suitable recommendations for approval by the Competent Authority.
  • The EIMC addresses any issues forwarded by NEC or SLEC regarding project implementation challenges or guideline clarifications. It offers recommendations, potentially suggesting minor adjustments to Scheme provisions to alleviate difficulties.
Source- PIB

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