Question : SCHEMES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NER



(a) the details of the schemes being implemented by the Government for the development of the North-Eastern Region (NER); and

(b) the progress made during the last three years, scheme-wise?

Answer given by the minister


The Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar)

(a) and (b) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region sanctions infrastructure development projects to North Eastern State Governments under Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) Scheme, as well as under Special Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) Package, Social and Infrastructure Development Fund (SIDF) and schemes of North Eastern Council. Funds released under various schemes during 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12 are given below:-

(Rs. in crore)
S. No.	Name of scheme	2009-10	2010-11	2011-12	Total
1	Non Lapsable Central	668.62	805.77	798.99	2,273.38	Pool of Resources	Scheme
2	Special BTC Package	3.15	50.00	50.00	103.15
3	Social and	17.42	0.00	106.97	124.39	Infrastructure	Development Fund
4	Schemes of North	621.00	678.62	693.18	1,992.80	Eastern Council