Itanagar, Mar 9: The North Eastern Council (NEC) released a total of Rs 67.41 crore in February 2026 to support developmental initiatives across the North Eastern states as well as regional and other implementing agencies.
The funding reflects NEC’s continued commitment to strengthening development in the North Eastern Region (NER) through targeted investments in infrastructure, livelihood generation, agricultural innovation, education, tourism promotion, research and cultural initiatives aimed at ensuring balanced regional growth.
Out of the total allocation, Rs 11.44 crore was released for Arunachal Pradesh to support several ongoing development projects. Key initiatives supported in the state include the construction of a new administrative block at Dera Natung Government College in Itanagar, establishment of a Common Facility Centre for persimmon processing and value chain development in Dirang, and construction of a supermarket-cum-parking facility at Kharsang.
These initiatives aimed to strengthen higher education infrastructure, promote agricultural value chains, and improve urban commercial facilities, thereby supporting economic growth and local livelihoods in the state.
In addition to the state-specific allocations, NEC also released Rs 30.07 crore to regional institutions and other implementing agencies across the Northeast during the month.
Major project interventions include initiatives in sustainable agriculture, entrepreneurship development including AI-based farming, infrastructure creation, sports facilities, tourism promotion, research and innovation, and livelihood enhancement.
The projects are being implemented through leading institutions such as Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong, North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), North East Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC), and North East Region Community Resource Management Society (NERCORMS), along with other regional universities and specialized organizations.