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) provides Central assistance for the developmental projects in the North Eastern Region under Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR). North Eastern Council (NEC) also sanctions projects in North Eastern States. The number of developmental projects under implementation which were sanctioned in the North Eastern Region under NLCPR and through NEC, and number of for over three years, less than three years but more than two years and less than two years but more than one year is given below.
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The main reason for their pendency, inter-alia, includes the shorter working period because of long rainy season in the North Eastern Region, delay in release of funds by the State Governments to the implementing agencies, law and order problem and limitation of technical & professional expertise. In order to expedite their implementation these projects are being monitored regularly for their early completion. The State Governments have been advised to ensure timely release of funds to the implementing agencies and also review the progress on quarterly basis at the level of Chief Secretary.
This information was given by the Minister of Mines and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region, Shri B.K. in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.