A Rs 1,500 crore PM-DevINE (Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region) scheme was announced in the Budget on Monday to fund infrastructure and social development projects in the north-east. Of the Rs 1,500 crore, the government has identified eight projects for which Rs 963 crore has been earmarked. Efforts to identify projects for the remaining amount will
Notably, it will not be a substitute for existing central or state schemes. While the central ministries may also host their projects, priority will be given to those by the states.