Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East(PM-DevINE) Scheme:
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PM-DevINE Scheme will fund infrastructure and social development projects based on the needs felt in the North-East.
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Announced in 2022 budget.
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Objective: To enable livelihood activities for youth and women and fill the gap in various sectors.
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Implementation: The scheme will be implemented through the North-Eastern Council.
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The scheme will not be a substitute for existing central and state schemes.
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Schemes covered under PM-DevINE: The list of projects that will be initially funded under the scheme will be:
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Establishment of Dedicated Services for the Management of Pediatric and Adult Hematolymphoid Cancers in North East India, Guwahati (Multi-State)
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NECTAR Livelihood Improvement Project (Multi-State)
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Promoting Scientific Organic Agriculture in North East Indian (Multi-State)
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Construction of Aizawl By-pass on Western Side
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Gap funding for Passenger Ropeway system for Pelling to Sanga-Choeling in West Sikkim
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Gap funding for Eco-friendly Ropeway (Cable Car) from Dhapper to Bhaleydhunga in South Sikkim
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Pilot Project for Construction of Bamboo Link Road at Different Locations in Various Districts in the State of Mizoram among others.
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