New Delhi, Feb 12: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Mr Paban Singh Ghatowar has said that infrastructural constraints being faced in the development of NER has been assessed in the ‘North Eastern Region Vision 2020’ document.
Further, projects and schemes under Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) and NEC Schemes are considered as per the priority list of projects submitted by the North-Eastern States, which are based on infrastructural gaps in the region. The details of the funds allocated/utilized for the projects and schemes being implemented under NLCPR scheme and schemes of North Eastern Council of this Ministry in the North Eastern Region.
In a written reply in Lok Sabha today Shri Ghatowar said, to ensure proper and timely utilization of funds, projects are monitored on a regular basis through quarterly progress reports. Review meetings are also held from time to time besides field visits and third party monitoring. Utilization certificate for released funds are also insisted upon before release of second and subsequent installments.(SP News)
