Prime Minister’s -DEVINE

NEWS: PM- DevINE scheme: Only one project sanctioned for Assam!

• The PM-DevINE scheme as a Central Sector scheme, was introduced as a part of the Union Budget 2022-23.
  • It will be implemented by Ministry of Development of North-East Region.

Objectives of Prime Minister’s -DEVINE

• Infrastructure Development: In line with the spirit of PM GatiShakti, Prime Minister’s -DEVINE aims to fund infrastructure projects in a cohesive manner, ensuring seamless connectivity and accessibility across the NER.
• Supporting Social Development Projects: Recognizing the unique needs and challenges of the NER, the scheme endeavors to support social development projects that address critical issues and improve the overall quality of life for the region’s inhabitants.
• Empowering Youth and Women:  to create livelihood opportunities specifically targeting the youth and women of the NER, enabling them to participate actively in the region’s development and progress.

Budget Allocation:

• Rs. 1500 crore in the Union Budget 2022-23.
• Over the 4-year period from 2022-23 to 2025-26, which aligns with the remaining years of the 15th Finance Commission period, the scheme has an overall outlay of Rs. 6,600 crore.
• A state-wise, project-wise list of projects approved during FY 2022-23 has been laid out, with each project tailored to address the specific needs of the respective states.

What are Other Initiatives Related to Development of Northeast Region?

• North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS)
• North Eastern Council (NEC)
• North East Road Sector Development Scheme
• Connectivity Projects: Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Project (Myanmar) and Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) Corridor.
• Bharatmala Pariyojana ( 5,301 km road stretches in NER for improvement)
• North East has been kept as a priority area under RCS-UDAN (to make flying more affordable).

Practice Questions for Prelims

With reference to the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE), consider the following statements:
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
2. It will be implemented by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. b)

Mains Practice Question

Cross-border movement of insurgents is only one of the several security challenges facing the policing of the border in North-East India. Examine the various challenges currently emanating across the India- Myanmar border. Also, discuss the steps to counter the challenges. (2019)

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