Question : Development works in NE Region

(a) whether the NE Region Vision Document, 2020, report of Task Force on Connectivity and Promotion of Trade and Investment in NE States (2006) and report of Working Group on Improvement and Development of Transport Infrastructure in the NE for National Transport Development Policy Committee (2012) are the main policy documents for development works in NE region;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there exists no document to explain the details on status of implementation of projects and future plans and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government would bring out any comprehensive document explaining the progress made on planned work; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

The Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

[Dr. Jitendra Singh]

(a) to (b) Development works in North Eastern Region by various Ministries are undertaken on the basis of inputs available with them, in addition to the reports of various Committees.

(c) to (d) Projects under Central Sector Schemes are monitored by concerned line Ministries/Departments. The progress made on implementation of projects are documented by the concerned Central Ministries.

(e) NITI Aayog has prepared status report on Transport Infrastructure Development of North Eastern States.