Developmental Projects in North Eastern Region

Developmental Projects in North Eastern Region

The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar has said that the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region sanctions the developmental projects in North Eastern Region under Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) scheme, Special Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) Package and also through North Eastern Council. 

In a written reply in Lok Sabha today, he said that the State-wise details of total projects underway under NLCPR scheme and those delayed by more than three years and less than three years but more than one year are enclosed at Annexure - I. Details of development projects underway at present with central assistance through the North Eastern Council and those delayed by more than three years and less than three years but more than one year are enclosed at Annexure - II.

 He said, the projects are implemented by State Governments.  The main reason for their delay, inter-alia, includes limitation of technical &  professional expertise, the restricted working season due to prolonged rainy season in the North Eastern Region and prevailing law and order situation in some areas of North Eastern Region.

Annexure - I

Status of development projects underway under NLCPR scheme in the North Eastern Region

State	No. of Projects ongoing	No. of ongoing Projects where completion is delayed by
		More than 1 year but less than 3 years (Delay by 12 to 35 months)	3 years and more (Delay by 36 months and above)
Arunachal Pradesh	106	28	16
Assam	173	42	63
Manipur	90	15	25
Meghalaya	63	19	11
Mizoram	49	13	5
Nagaland	70	14	17
Sikkim	43	10	11
Tripura	61	9	7
BTC Package	26	2	13
Total	681	152	168

Annexure - II

Status of development projects underway through the North Eastern Council in the North East Region

State	No. of Projects ongoing	No. of ongoing Projects where completion is delayed by
		More than 1 year but less than 3 years (Delay by 12 to 35 months)	3 years and more (Delay by 36 months and above)
Arunachal Pradesh	64	1	4
Assam	45	7	9
Manipur	28	0	2
Meghalaya	41	7	6
Mizoram	33	1	9
Nagaland	36	1	6
Sikkim	35	3	3
Tripura	17	4	7
Other Agencies	19	0	3
Total	318	24	49