Question

Q12. Consider the following statements about North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS):

1. It will provide 100% funding from the Central Government to fill up the gaps in creation of infrastructure in specified sectors till 2020.

2. The new scheme will broadly cover creation of infrastructure.

Which of the above are statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both 1 and 2

North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS)

It will provide 100% funding from the Central Government to fill up the gaps in creation of infrastructure in specified sectors till March, 2020.

The new scheme will broadly cover creation of infrastructure under following sectors:-

Physical infrastructure relating to water supply, power, connectivity and especially the projects promoting tourism;

Infrastructure of social sectors of education and health.

Benefits of NESIDS:

The assets to be created under the new scheme of NESIDS will not only strengthen health care and education facilities in the region but will also encourage tourism thereby the employment

opportunities for local youth. The scheme will act as a catalyst in overall development of the region in the years to come.