The Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% Central funding. PM-DevINE, was announced in the Union Budget 2022-23 to address development gaps in the North Eastern Region (NER). It will lead to creation of infrastructure, support industries, social development projects and create livelihood activities for youth and women, thus leading to employment generation. Implementation agency The scheme is being implemented by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) through North Eastern Council or Central Ministries/ agencies. The 2022-23 to 2025-26 period has an approved outlay of Rs. 6,600 crore, with an initial allocation of Rs. 1,500 crore for FY 2022-23. Scheme Duration 2022-23 to 2025-26 Objectives The objectives of PM-DevINE are to: Fund infrastructure convergently, in the spirit of PM Gati Shakti; Support social development projects based on felt needs of the NER; Enable livelihood activities for youth and women; Fill the development gaps in various sectors. Projects supported The PM-DEVINE scheme outlines project size and support details. Projects should range from a minimum of Rs. 20 crore to a maximum of Rs. 500 crore in cost, using the latest Schedule of Rates (SOR) of the relevant central line department/State Government for cost estimation. In cases without available SORs, estimates can be prepared by concerned departments adhering to existing rules and practices of the relevant Indian Government line Ministry, followed by techno-economic vetting by reputable institutions or NEC. Under PM-DEVINE, certain project types/components are ineligible, including those that provide long-term individual benefits or "Direct Benefit Transfer" elements. Additionally, projects already funded or planned by relevant line Ministries (to avoid duplication), land/site acquisition, and staff expenses are not covered. The scheme excludes projects for administrative buildings of government offices/agencies or institutional needs. Sectors already covered by other MDoNER schemes are also ineligible. Furthermore, any sector-specific projects specified in the Negative List by the Ministry of DoNER are not considered under PM-DEVINE. Project Selection at MDoNER Upon receiving project proposals or concept notes, MDoNER will promptly share them with concerned Central line Ministries/Departments, NITI Aayog, and IFD MDoNER (where applicable) for preliminary comments, to be received within 2 weeks. For projects in regulated sectors like power and water, input from relevant authorities may be sought. The preliminary comments are expected to address key aspects, including the possibility of funding under existing schemes, technology options, cost norms, convergence considerations for DPR preparation, and a general project recommendation for inclusion in PM-DevINE. To access the complete scheme guidelines, click here. Source : Ministry of DoNER