With reference to Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East (PM-DevINE), consider the following statements: 1. It aims to rapidly and holistically develop infrastructure and social development projects in the Northeastern region. 2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with 50% Central funding and 50% State funding. 3. Tourism and connectivity sectors are eligible for funding under the PM-DevINE scheme. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East (PM-DevINE), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to rapidly and holistically develop infrastructure and social development projects in the Northeastern region.
2.It is a centrally sponsored scheme with 50% Central funding and 50% State funding.
3.Tourism and connectivity sectors are eligible for funding under the PM-DevINE scheme.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East (PM-DevINE) aims to accelerate infrastructure and social development projects in the Northeastern region. It seeks to promote balanced and inclusive growth by addressing infrastructure gaps, improving connectivity, and boosting social development in the region. Tourism and connectivity sectors are among the focus areas of PM-DevINE. The scheme aims to develop sustainable tourism infrastructure, improve transport connectivity, and enhance digital connectivity in the Northeastern region. Other focus areas of the scheme include agriculture, education, health, and skill development.

Statement 2 is incorrect. PM-DevINE is not a centrally sponsored scheme with 50% Central and 50% State funding. It is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from the Central government.

Source: Forum IAS

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