Central Government has allocated ₹3,880
crore to Nagaland for the financial year 2026-27 under the "Pride of the
Mountains: Special Development Assistance for Hill States" scheme
¨ Central Government has
allocated ₹3,880 crore to Nagaland under the “Pride of Hills: Special
Development Assistance for the Hill States” scheme for the financial year
2026–27.
¨
The initiative is
designed to address structural challenges faced by hill states, including
difficult terrain, limited connectivity, sparse populations and constrained
revenue bases.
¨ It forms part of the
broader Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), aimed at
strengthening infrastructure and economic capacity.
Scheme objectives and framework
¨
The “Pride of Hills”
scheme focuses on enhancing capital expenditure and promoting balanced regional
development.
¨
Hill states often face
higher costs of infrastructure development due to geographical constraints.
¨
The scheme seeks to
bridge these gaps by providing targeted financial assistance, thereby improving
connectivity, public services and economic opportunities in these regions.
State-wise allocation pattern
¨
Under the total outlay of
₹25,000 crore for nine hill states, Arunachal Pradesh received the highest
allocation of ₹4,900 crore, followed by Himachal Pradesh with ₹3,920 crore.
¨ Nagaland was allotted ₹3,880 crore, while Uttarakhand and Tripura received ₹3,460 crore and ₹3,450 crore respectively.
¨ Manipur was allocated ₹2,400 crore and Meghalaya ₹2,070 crore. Sikkim and Mizoram received ₹820 crore and ₹100 crore respectively, reflecting varying developmental needs and project priorities.
