(a) whether any initiative has been taken up for Border Area Development in the North-East;
(b) if so, whether any work has started in the North-Eastern Region as part of such an initiative;
(c) If so, the details thereof; and
(d) the funds allocated and expenditure incurred on the development work during each of the last three years?
MINISTER, MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION
(SHRI MANI SHANKAR AIYAR)
(a) to (d): The Border Area Development Programme (BADP), a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme to facilitate development and welfare of people in border areas, is implemented in all the Community Development blocks of the country having a land border with neighbouring countries. All the eight North-East States are covered under the
Scheme. BADP is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs through the State Governments.
State-wise details of funds allocated and expenditure incurred under the Scheme during the last three years are shown in the following Table: