The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has implemented several initiatives aimed at enhancing the monitoring and execution of projects across the eight North Eastern States of India. One of the key measures includes the establishment of Field Level Technical Support Units (FTSUs), which serve as crucial links between the ministry and project implementing agencies. Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, the Minister of State for MDoNER, highlighted that regular interactions are held with these agencies to ensure the database of projects is consistently maintained and updated on the PM Gati Shakti Portal.
To further fortify the monitoring framework, Project Quality Monitors (PQMs) and Third Party Technical Inspection Agencies (TPTIAs) have been introduced. These bodies periodically conduct inspections—evidenced by 599 projects inspected in 2024-25 and an additional 198 projects inspected within the first part of 2025-26, as of December 12, 2025.
Additionally, MDoNER has operationalized the Poorvottar Vikas Setu (PVS) portal, which facilitates the submission of new project proposals and streamlines the process for engagement with Line Ministries and NITI Aayog for feedback and support. This portal also allows for the submission of inspection reports, enabling real-time online tracking of project statuses.
Regular review meetings with State Governments are conducted to accelerate project execution, particularly focused on resolving issues related to longstanding delays. Projects identified as severely delayed or stalled are either foreclosed on an ‘as is where is’ basis or through full refunds, following extensive consultations with the respective North Eastern States. As of December 12, 2025, 48 projects have been foreclosed, including 17 on the ‘as is where is’ basis and 31 through full refunds, marking a significant step in refining the development initiatives in the region.
