North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme New Guidelines Released By Ministry
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the continuation of the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) with a budget of Rs. 8139.50 crore spanning from 2022-23 to 2025-26. The scheme is divided into two components: NESIDS-Road and NESIDS-Other Than Road Infrastructure (OTRI), both receiving 100% central funding. The revamp of the scheme, involving the merging of the erstwhile North East Road Sector Development Scheme (NERSDS) into NESIDS-Road, necessitated the creation of new guidelines for effective administration. These guidelines were formulated after extensive consultations with stakeholders and thorough internal discussions.
The primary goal of NESIDS is to foster infrastructure growth in key sectors, notably connectivity, in the North Eastern States. In a parallel decision, the Cabinet also approved the continuation of the 'Schemes of NEC' for the period from 2022-23 to 2025-26, allocating a total budget of Rs. 3202.7 crore. New guidelines for these schemes have been issued following comprehensive discussions and consultations.
