PM-DevINE SCHEME

NEWS: As of February 2026, 48 projects have been sanctioned under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region

ABOUT

• It is designed to accelerate development in the 8 North Eastern States.
• Central Sector Scheme (100% funded by the Union Government).
• Launched in –2022 to implement for (2022–23 to 2025–26).
• Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER).
• Implementing AgenciesàNorth Eastern Council (NEC), Central Ministries / agencies and State Governments of the North Eastern Region.
• North Eastern Council (NEC)àEstablished under the North Eastern Council Act, 1971, functions as the regional planning body for the North Eastern Region.

Objectives

• Spirit of PM GatiShaktià Infrastructure development projects aligned with PM GatiShakti.
• Social Development- Social development projects based on regional needs.
• Livelihood Generationà Enhancement of livelihood opportunities for youth and women.
• Gap Fillingà Filling developmental gaps in various sectors of the North Eastern Region.
• Identification Criteria: Projects are selected based on “Felt needs” of the region, Developmental gaps in infrastructure and social sectors and Alignment with PM GatiShakti planning framework.
• The scheme covers all 8 states of the North Eastern Region (NER) – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura.