Tripura is doing well in implementation of sanctioned projects under Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources-State (NLCPR-State) Scheme. A total of 122 projects were sanctioned for Tripura under NLCPR-State Scheme. Out of which, 97 projects have been completed while works for remaining 25 projects are ongoing and the implementation is at various stages.
According to a PIB press release, total cost of the sanctioned 122 projects stands at Rs 1874.52 crore and the worth of completed 97 projects is 1205.48 crore. For ongoing 25 projects, cost is pegged at Rs 669.04 crore.
Overall, Under Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources-State (NLCPR-State) Scheme, 1635 projects worth Rs.16233.78 crore have been sanctioned in the North Eastern States, out of which 1204 projects worth Rs.9557.20 crore have been completed, while for 431 projects worth Rs.6676.59 crore that are ongoing, the implementation is at various stages.
The NLCPR-State Scheme has since been restructured as North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) with effect from 15.12.2017. Since then funding under the NLCPR-State scheme is provided only for ongoing projects to meet committed liabilities.
Under the NLCPR-State scheme, Budgetary estimates for 2021-22 is Rs 404.50 crore while the expenditure is Rs 200.07 crore till November 30 last.
The press release mentioned, this information was given by Minister for the Development of North East Region G. Kishan Reddy in the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Monday.