"The new scheme has been designed after due consultations with the state governments. However, to ensure continuity, all the ongoing projects under the Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) will be given funds for completion by March, 2022," he said, adding that the centre would provide Rs. 5,300 crore to the northeastern states under the scheme over three years.
Stating that poor connectivity is one of the biggest challenges in the development of the northeastern region, PM Modi said his government has sanctioned over 3,800 kms of national highway with an investment of Rs. 32,000 crore in the past three years.
Nearly 1,200kms of roads had been constructed, he said.
The centre would invest another Rs. 60,000 crore under the Special Accelerated Road Development Programme in the northeast and Rs. 30,000 crore under the Bharatmala project over three years, PM Modi said.
