North Eastern Council

Context:

During the financial years 2021-22 and 2022-23, a total of 45 projects costing Rs. 470.75 crore have been sanctioned by North Eastern Council (NEC) in Assam.

About North Eastern Council ( NEC):

The NEC is the nodal agency for the economic and social development of the North Eastern Region which consists of the eight States:
- Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
Genesis: The NEC was constituted as a statutory advisory body under the North Eastern Council Act 1971 for the rapid development of the Region.
Nodal Ministry: It falls under the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region.

Functions of the Council:

Advisory body: It may discuss and make recommendations with regards to any matter
- Concerning inter-State transport.
- Related to power or flood control projects.
- Economic and Social planning.
Securing: Balanced development of the North-Eastern areas.
Review:
- Implementation of the projects and schemes from time to time.
- Measures taken by the states for the maintenance of security and public order.