LAUNCHED 2022NORTH EAST DEVELOPMENT

PM-DevINE Scheme

Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region — infrastructure & social projects.

⬢ Quick Snapshot

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Announced
Union Budget 2022-23
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Outlay
₹6,600 crore (initial period)
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Region
8 North-Eastern states
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Ministry
Ministry of DoNER
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Funds
100% central funding
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Implementing Body
North Eastern Council (NEC)

PM-DevINE (Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region) is a central-sector scheme announced in the 2022-23 Union Budget. It funds infrastructure, social development and livelihood projects across the eight North-Eastern states, filling development gaps based on felt needs. It is a 100% centrally funded scheme intended to complement, not replace, existing schemes for the region.

🎯 Key Objectives

  • Fund infrastructure projects based on the felt needs of the North East
  • Support social development and livelihood activities for youth and women
  • Fill development gaps in the region beyond existing schemes
  • Promote balanced regional development of the North East

🛠️ How It Works

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Projects identified based on felt needs of NE states.
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Central-sector (100%) funding sanctioned through DoNER.
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North Eastern Council & implementing agencies execute projects.
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Focus on infrastructure, social development & livelihoods.

📊 Key Facts

Full Form
PM's Development Initiative for North East Region
Announced
Union Budget 2022-23
Funding
Central-sector scheme (100% central funds)
Nodal Ministry
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER)
Initial Outlay
About ₹6,600 crore
Coverage
All 8 North-Eastern states
⚡ Exam Quick-Revision: Announced Budget 2022-23 · 100% central-sector funding · Ministry of DoNER · ~₹6,600 cr · covers all 8 NE states · executed via NEC.

📝 Practice MCQs

5 questions · correct answer highlighted in green

Q1PM-DevINE scheme is meant for the development of:
AWestern India
BNorth East Region ✓
CCoastal areas
DHimalayan states only
Q2PM-DevINE was announced in which budget?
ABudget 2020-21
BBudget 2021-22
CBudget 2022-23 ✓
DBudget 2023-24
Q3PM-DevINE is funded as a:
AState scheme
BCentrally Sponsored Scheme (60:40)
C100% Central-sector scheme ✓
DLoan-only scheme
Q4Which ministry implements PM-DevINE?
AMinistry of Home Affairs
BMinistry of DoNER ✓
CMinistry of Finance
DMinistry of Rural Development
Q5PM-DevINE covers how many North-Eastern states?
A5
B7
C8 ✓
D11