PM-DevINE (Syllabus: GS Paper 2 - Governance)

Context: The Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE), which was launched to boost the development of North-East India, has recently been revised to better reflect the region's needs and aspirations.

• The Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has issued fresh Scheme Guidelines for the execution of the Cabinet-endorsed North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) throughout the balance period of the 15th Finance Commission (2022-2026).

About PM-DevINE

• This initiative, operating as a Central Sector Scheme, was introduced under the framework of the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2022-23.
• Implemented By: Ministry of Development of the Northeast Region.
• It has been allocated full 100% funding from the Central government, ensuring direct allocation of resources for development endeavours.
• Time Constraints: Efforts will be made to complete the PM-DevINE projects by 2025-26.

PM-DevINE Target

• The creation of infrastructure, 
• Support industries, 
• Social development projects and 
• Create livelihood activities for the youth and women, with a focus on job creation. 
• These projects will include basic infrastructure in all primary healthcare centres and government schools.