TheBJP, which is part of the rulingMeghalayaDemocratic Alliance, has said the state would benefit from the recently approved Prime Ministers Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) scheme entailing full central funding.
Pointing out that the central BJP government has earmarked Rs 6,600 crore under this scheme to be spent in the next four years, state BJP presidentErnest Mawrieexpressed confidence that Meghalaya would be a major beneficiary of this scheme.
The northeastern region has gained focus only afterNarendra Modibecame Prime Minister in 2014, and now with this new scheme, PM-DevINE, the region will experience a fresh bout of development and Growth, Mawrie said and expressed his gratitude to the PM.