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NEC Completes 14 Northeast Projects Worth Rs 45 Crore
The North Eastern Council helps fund development projects in Northeast India.
In September, it finished 14 infrastructure projects worth Rs 45.48 crore.
These included a cultural complex and school buildings in Meghalaya.
The Council also released Rs 42.63 crore for projects that are still being developed.
Some money went to the region’s eight states, and some went to regional institutions and agencies.
Nagaland received the biggest state allocation.
Projects supported schools, tourism, livelihoods, culture and technology.
The Council said these efforts are part of its continued focus on development across the Northeast.
The North Eastern Council completed 14 infrastructure projects worth Rs 45.48 crore in September.
Completed works included a cultural complex and school buildings in Meghalaya, costing Rs 9.28 crore and Rs 4.75 crore respectively.
The Council released Rs 42.63 crore for development projects during the month: Rs 35.21 crore to the eight states and Rs 7.42 crore to regional institutions and agencies.
Nagaland received the largest state allocation, Rs 11.92 crore, for projects including coffee value-chain development and a Chakhesang cultural complex.
Funds also supported projects in areas including education, tourism, livelihoods, culture, technology and waste management.
- Who
- The North Eastern Council, which completed projects and released development funds across the Northeast.
- What
- It completed 14 infrastructure projects worth Rs 45.48 crore and released Rs 42.63 crore for development projects.
- Where
- Across Northeast India, including projects in Meghalaya and allocations to the region’s eight states and regional institutions.
- When
- The projects were completed and funds released in September; the report was dated October 5.
- Why
- The Council said its work focused on infrastructure, livelihoods, education, tourism, culture and technology-driven development.
Key facts
- Completed projects
- 14 projects
- Value of completed projects
- Rs 45.48 crore
- September project releases
- Rs 42.63 crore
- Released to the eight states
- Rs 35.21 crore
- Released to regional institutions and agencies
- Rs 7.42 crore
- Largest state allocation
- Nagaland: Rs 11.92 crore
- Meghalaya cultural complex
- Rs 9.28 crore
Sources
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