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PM-DevINE Scheme
As of February 2026, 48 projects have been sanctioned under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE), aimed at accelerating infrastructure, social development and livelihood opportunities across the North Eastern Region.
PM-DevINE Scheme :
| Aspect | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE). |
| Type of Scheme | Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding by the Union Government. |
| Launch & Duration | Launched in 2022 for the period 2022–23 to 2025–26. |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER). |
| Implementing Agencies | North Eastern Council (NEC), Central Ministries/Agencies and State Governments of the North Eastern Region. |
| North Eastern Council (NEC) | Statutory body established under the North Eastern Council Act, 1971; functions as the regional planning body for the North Eastern Region. |
| Aim | To accelerate holistic development of the eight North Eastern States. |
| Core Objectives | Infrastructure development aligned with PM GatiShakti, social sector development, livelihood generation for youth and women, and bridging developmental gaps. |
| Project Identification | Based on felt needs of the region, infrastructure and social sector gaps, and alignment with PM GatiShakti framework. |
| Eligible States | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. |
| Projects Sanctioned | 48 projects sanctioned as of February 2026. |
| Key Project – Sikkim | Passenger Ropeway System from Pelling to Sanga-Choeling (completed). |
| Key Project – Assam | Transformation of 20 schools into Centres of Excellence in Kamrup district. |
| Key Project – Multi-State | Livelihood projects based on banana pseudo-stem for value-added products. |
| Key Project – Tripura | Establishment of Solar Micro Grid for reliable power in remote areas. |
| Key Project – Manipur | Infrastructure development for Manipur Technical University (MTU). |