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Cabinet approves Rs 4,250 crore special development packages for Assam and Tripura
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on August 8, 2025, 16:44 IST
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has cleared four new components under the Central Sector Scheme of Special Development Packages (SDPs) for Assam and Tripura, with a total outlay of Rs 4,250 crore. The approval came after Friday's market hours.
Under the plan, Rs 500 crore will be allocated for infrastructure development in Adivasi-inhabited areas of Assam, and another Rs 500 crore for North Cacher Hills Autonomous Council areas linked to the Dimasa groups. The largest allocation, Rs 3,000 crore, will go toward infrastructure in areas associated with ULFA groups in Assam. Additionally, Rs 250 crore will be directed toward tribal development in Tripura, in line with Memoranda of Settlement (MoS) signed with NLFT and ATTF groups.
The packages aim to improve socio-economic conditions, create employment, enhance skill development, and promote tourism in the North Eastern states. The Assam components will be implemented over five years starting FY26, while the Tripura project will span four years.
The scheme is expected to benefit lakhs of people from Adivasi, Dimasa, and tribal communities, building on the success of earlier MoS-based packages in fostering peace and development in the region.
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Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
