Question : NORTH EASTERN COUNCIL



(a) whether some States have expressed reservations over the proposed composition of the North Eastern Council;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the assistance proposed to be made in the North East for the development of the region ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI I.D.SWAMI)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The States of Assam & Arunachal Pradesh have suggested that Governors may continue as Members.

(c) During the current Plan 2000-2001, the Budget Estimate for NEC is fixed at 450 Crore rupees.