Question : . SCHEMES FOR NORTH EASTERN REGIONS

(a) whether the Government has taken any special initiatives to ensure industrialisation in the tribal/backward sub-regions/areas of north-eastern region particularly for Bodoland Territory by way of setting up of industry for economic development and generation of employment in that area;

(b) if so, the details thereof, north-eastern State-wise;

(c) whether the Government has chalked out any plan/schemes for development of north-eastern region; and

(d) if so, the details thereof along with the funds allocated/released and utilised during the last three years and the current year, north-eastern State-wise?

THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI ANAND SHARMA)

(a) to (c): The Government has announced a fiscal package of incentives namely North East Industrial Policy (NEIP), 1997 for development of industries in North Eastern Region. A fresh package of incentives has been announced under North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP), 2007 to give further boost to industrialization in North East Region. Benefits available under NEIIPP, 2007 include Central Capital Investment Subsidy, Central Interest Subsidy, Central Comprehensive Insurance Subsidy and Tax concessions/excise duty benefits.

Additionally, the Government is also providing Transport Subsidy on transportation of Raw Material/Finished Goods.

(d): Details of funds released and utilized to the north-eastern region for the last three years and current year under various schemes is Annexed.