Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that 44 projects worth around ₹5,700 crore have been approved under the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for the North East Region (PM-DevINE), with the ministry on track to fully utilise the scheme's allocation. Chairing a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Scindia emphasized the Modi government’s commitment to rapid, transparent, and results-driven development in the northeast, with PM-DevINE acting as a key driver for infrastructure and socio-economic growth.

He described the initiative as the ministry’s most important scheme, conceptualized in the Union Budget 2022-23, with a total outlay of ₹6,600 crore for 2022-23 to 2025-26. As of October 31, 2025, three projects worth ₹176 crore have been completed, while 41 projects worth ₹5,500 crore are ongoing, and projects worth ₹111 crore have been approved in principle, with another ₹625 crore in the pipeline.

The minister highlighted that PM-DevINE projects are monitored through a rigorous multi-layered system, including weekly reviews comparing planned and actual progress. He also stressed the importance of committee meetings involving MPs from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in facilitating continuous dialogue on investment and development in the northeastern states.

Responding to members’ queries, Scindia provided updates on ongoing projects in Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Tripura. On promoting tourism in Tripura, he noted that world-class tourist circuits would be developed across the northeast in coordination with state governments. Pilot projects include the Sohra Circuit in Meghalaya and the Matabari Circuit in Tripura. The Meghalaya-Sohra circuit foundation has been laid, and the Tripura-Matabari circuit is nearing approval. Beyond infrastructure, these tourist circuits will emphasize capacity-building, ensuring skilled manpower is available to support tourism growth and enhance the visitor experience.