All non-exempt Union Ministries must allocate 10% of their annual budget for the development of the North Eastern Region (NER). This ensures funds are used to improve infrastructure and services in the region. Data on the funds allocated and spent over the last five years is available, aiming to promote balanced development across India.
| Financial Year |
Budget Estimate (Rs. in Crores) |
Revised Estimate (Rs. in Crores) |
Actual Expenditure (Rs. in Crores) |
% Actual Expenditure to RE |
| 2019-20 |
59,370 |
53,374 |
48,534 |
90.9% |
| 2020-21 |
60,112 |
51,271 |
48,564 |
94.7% |
| 2021-22 |
68,020 |
68,440 |
70,874 |
103.6% |
| 2022-23 |
76,040 |
72,540 |
82,691 |
113.9% |
| 2023-24 |
94,680 |
91,802 |
1,02,749 |
111.9% |
| Total |
3,58,222 |
3,37,427 |
3,53,412 |
104.7% |
This data was provided by the Union Minister of State for Development of the North Eastern Region, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.(PR)