North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS)
Ministry Of Development of North Eastern Region
NESIDS funds physical and social infrastructure projects - roads, bridges, health and education facilities - in the eight North Eastern states, filling critical gaps not covered by other central schemes, implemented through state government proposals.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry Of Development of North Eastern Region
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2017
- Last date
- Ongoing / No fixed deadline
- Helpline
- NA
What you get
North Eastern states get central funding for physical infrastructure (roads, bridges) and social infrastructure (health, education facilities) projects filling critical infrastructure gaps not covered under other schemes.
Who is eligible
State governments of the eight North Eastern states propose and implement infrastructure projects under NESIDS; residents benefit from the resulting infrastructure.
Documents you need
Not applicable for individuals; state governments submit detailed project reports for central funding.
How to apply
State governments submit project proposals to the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) for infrastructure funding under NESIDS; not an individual-application scheme.
Frequently asked questions
Which states are covered under NESIDS?
The eight North Eastern states: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
Who submits project proposals under NESIDS?
State governments submit detailed project reports to MDoNER for central funding approval.
What infrastructure does NESIDS fund?
Physical infrastructure like roads and bridges, and social infrastructure like health and education facilities.