Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE), designed to bolster North-East India’s development, has undergone crucial revisions to align with the region’s needs and aspirations.These new guidelines govern all PM-DevINE projects effective from 12th October 2022 onwards.Additionally, the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region(MDoNER) releases new Scheme Guidelines for implementing Cabinet-approved North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) during the 15th Finance Commission’s balance period (2022-2026).
Revised Guidelines of the PM-DevINE Scheme
Project Oversight and Governance
- MDoNER will oversee project selection, approval, and monitoring in consultation with State Governments, North Eastern Council (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.
Empowered Inter-Ministerial Committee (EIMC)
- Establishment of EIMC to oversee various functions within PM-DevINE.
Chaired by the Secretary of the MDoNER.
State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC)
- Creation of SLEC at the State level for project review and approval.
- Composition of SLEC including Chief Secretary, relevant Secretaries, and representation from NEC.
PM-DevINE
- The PM-DevINE scheme as a Central Sector scheme, was introduced as a part of the Union Budget 2022-23.
- The Cabinet granted approval for the PM-DevINE scheme on 12th October 2022. It has been granted 100% Central funding, ensuring that resources are directly allocated to the development initiatives.
- It will be implemented by the Ministry of Development of the Northeast Region.
Objectives of PM-DevINE
- Infrastructure Development: In line with the spirit of PM GatiShakti, PM-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 endeavours 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: PM-DevINE seeks 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.
Ineligible Projects under PM-DEVINE
- Projects providing long-term individual benefits or “Direct Benefit Transfer” elements.
- Projects for administrative buildings of government offices/agencies or institutional needs.
- Sectors covered by other MDoNER schemes and those specified in the Negative List by the Ministry of DoNER.