Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) Scheme

Why in News?

As of February 2026, 48 projects have been sanctioned under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region.

• Aim – It is designed to accelerate development in the 8 North Eastern States.
• Type of Scheme – Central Sector Scheme (100% funded by the Union Government).
• Launched in –2022 to implement for (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) is established under the North Eastern Council Act, 1971, functions as the regional planning body for the North Eastern Region.

• Objectives – Spirit of PM GatiShakti - Infrastructure development projects aligned with PM GatiShakti.
• Social Development- Social development projects based on regional needs.
• Livelihood Generation - Enhancement of livelihood opportunities for youth and women.
• Gap Filling - Filling developmental gaps in various sectors of the North Eastern Region.
• Identification Criteria –Projects are selected based on “Felt needs” of the region, Developmental gaps in infrastructure and social sectors and Alignment with PM GatiShakti planning framework.
• Eligible Regions – The scheme covers all 8 states of the North Eastern Region (NER) - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura.
• Key Projects Under the Scheme - Sikkim- Passenger Ropeway System from Pelling to Sanga-Choeling (Completed). 
• Assam - Transformation of 20 schools into Centres of Excellence in Kamrup district.
• Multi-State - Livelihood improvement projects focusing on Banana Pseudo Stem utilization for value-added products.
• Tripura - Establishment of a Solar Micro Grid for reliable power in remote habitations.
• Manipur- Infrastructure development for the Manipur Technical University (MTU).

Reference

PIB | PM-DevINE scheme