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Distribution of funds under NESIDS for Nagaland and seven other north-eastern states, according to the PIB.[/caption]
Our Reporter
Dimapur, Nov. 14 (EMN): Even as road repair works in Dimapur are currently underway, a centrally- funded road project under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) will soon start from NH 29 (6th Mile) to Rangapahar railway crossing via Sovima.
The project will be looked after by the state’s PWD (Roads and Bridges).
A reliable source from PWD informed Eastern Mirror that work order for the project might be issued in a few days.
According to reports, the government of India, in 2018, had approved the NESIDS for development of the north-eastern region which is to be implemented by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). It is a 100% central sector scheme to be implemented till March 2020.
A sum of INR 1600 crore has been allocated for funding physical infrastructure relating to connectivity, power, water supply enhancing tourism and social Infrastructure relating to education and health sectors in north-eastern states.
Till date, six projects costing INR 272.31 crore have been recommended to be sanctioned for north-eastern states under this scheme.
The fund distribution under NESIDS for Nagaland is 10.18%, it was informed.
