North East India Issues- Opportunity- Organizations

Issues- Opportunity- OrganizationsBy- Rahul Amin

About North Eest

Demographic Profile NE StatesStateArea(SQ. KM)Population Scheduled Tribes(%)Population Density (No. per Sq. Km)20012011200120012011ArunachalPradesh83,7431,097,9681,383,72763.661317Assam78,43826,655,52831,205,57612.82340397Manipur22,3272,166,7882,570,39034.41107122Meghalaya22,4292,318,8222,966,88985.53103132Mizoram21,081888,5731,097,20694.754252Nagaland16,5791,990,0361,978,50287.70120119Sikkim7,096540,851610,57722.367686Tripura10,4863,199,2033,673,91730.95304350Total2,62,179(8%)38,857,769(4%)45,486,784(3.75%)27%148India 324160India382Per Capita Net State Domestic Product (Rupees)States1993-942007-081.Arunachal Pradesh8733205702.Assam5715158573.Manipur5846152704.Meghalaya6893200945.MizoramNA197506.Nagaland9129183187.Sikkim 8402236848.Tripura5534224939. India (Per capita NNP)769024295Strengths of the North EastWater resources including hydro-power potential. Rich fertile soil with huge potential for organic and horticulture crops.Rich in hydro-carbons.Rich in forest resources including medicinal plants and bamboo.Mega-biodiversity. Unique crafts and culture.Long international borders.Issues and Constraints Geographical isolation Difficult terrain Law and orderIssues of Governance Educated unemployment Lack of private enterpriseLack of absorptive capacity

MDONER & Its Charter In order to sharply focus on the development of North Eastern Region, the Department of Development of North Eastern Region (DONER) set up in September, 2001.Upgraded to Ministry on 27th May, 2004. The current,Minister of Development of North Eastern RegionisJitendra Singh(Minister of state, Independent Charge)As per the Allocation of Business Rules, the Ministry deals with the following subjects:Planning, execution and monitoring of development schemes / projects of NER including Roads, Power, Irrigation & communicationNon-lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR)North Eastern Council (NEC)

Border Area Development Programme (BADP) & Hill Area Development Programme ( HADP) in NER (However, the Programmes continue to be handled by MHA and NITI Ayog respectively).North Eastern Development Finance Corporation (NEDFi) North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC)North Eastern Handlooms and Handicrafts development Corporation (NEHHDC)Road Works and Inland Waterways transport in NER.RoleNodal Department of the Central Government to deal with matters related to the socio-economic development of the eight States ofNortheast India,Arunachal Pradesh,Assam,Manipur,Meghalaya, Mizoram,Nagaland,TripuraandSikkimRemoval of infrastructural bottlenecks.Provision of basic minimum servicesCreating an environment for private investmentRemove impediments to lasting peace and security in the North Eastern Region including, Sikkim.Non Lapsible Central Pool of Resources(NLCPR)North Eastern Council (NEC)Coordination with the Central Ministries and the State Govts. of the NE states.Capacity BuildingAdvocacy and PublicityInternational CooperationEnterprises of the DepartmentFunctions and Responsibilities

Public Limited Company registered under the Companies Act 1956 on 9thAugust, 1995Notified as a Public Financial Institution under Section 4A of the said Act and was registered as an NBFC in 2002 with RBI.Recommended by I.K. Borthakur Committee in 1994Accounced by then FM- Dr. Manmohan Singh in budget 1995BOD- Shareholding Institution, DoNER, State Govt. and eminent persons of NE RegionSLNameAmount (Rs. In Cr.)% of Shareholding1IDBI2525%2SBI1515%3LICI1515%4SIDBI1010%5ICICI1010%6IFCI1010%7SUUTI1010%8GIC & Subsidiaries55%Total100100%*authorised share capital in Rs. 500 crShare HoldingProvides Financial Assistance to micro, small and large enterprise.For industrial, Infrastructure, and agri-allied projects in NE.Microfinance through MFI/NGOsConsultancy & Advisory services --States, Private Sector and other AgenciesState Specific studies under Techno-Economic Development Fund (TEDF)What it does?Established on 2001 at Khetri, Kamrup District, Assam.Aim- To transforming natures bounty of medicinal and aromatic plants to wealth in the hand of masses.Commercialization of some Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) of economic importance. So far 16 prioritized MAPs for commercial farming

NEDFi R&D Center

Objectives:-To conduct survey on locally available MAPs and document them.To identify species/varieties based on domestic as well as international market demand.To develop production technology.To identify crops that have market potential and suits our agro-climatic conditions.To standardize their agro-techniques and promote commercial production.To develop linkages between growers, industrialists for marketing.To create awareness on commercial cultivation and extension among growers, processors.To create awareness against unscientific forest base exploitation and encourage in-situ conservation.Consultancy/Technical services for cultivation and processing.Transfer of technology.Testing and quality analysis of essential oils.Offer guidance to growers and processors in value addition and marketing.Impart training and organize seminars/workshops etc.DemonstrationsService Offered-Germ Plasm BankPropagation FacilityTrial and DemonstrationsPrimary pilot processing plantsQuality Control LaboratoryTraining FacilityLibraryCompetent Research WorkersInstitutional SupportHerbal Garden - a live display of species having commercial potential with detail informationA modern nurseryFacilities available-StatesMAPsArea (acres)Processing unitUnder NEDFi FinanceAssamPatchouliVetivarCitronellaLemongrass752550015013115163Arunachal PradeshPatchculiGeraniumCitronellaLemongrass4011503045611NagalandPatchouliGeranium10-22

1MeghalayaPatchouli51Lemongrass301TripuraPatchouli SugandhmantrLemongrass152152SikkimPatchouli1ManipurPatchouli2Lemongrass601Maps undertaken for commercial cultivation along with primary processingCropsArea (Acres)Nos. of processing unitsPatchouli14319Geranium17Citronella65021Lemongrass2959Total108956 nos.Commercial Status of MAPs in NE StatesEmployment generation (Direct)-Cultivation: 163350 Man-days/ year-Primary Processing: = 22400 man-days annuallyOrganizational Structure

NPAThe gross Non Performing Assets (NPA) of the Corporation as a per cent of gross Loan & Advances reduced to 6.34 % during the year from 7.24 % during the previous year while the net NPA to net Loans & Advances reduced slightly to 3.48% from 3.49%.The reduction in NPAs was facilitated bythe Corporations sustained focus on recoveries through intensive follow-ups, recovery drives, proceedings at Lok Adalats and Debt Recovery Tribunals(DRTs) and settlements under One Time Settlements (OTS) and actions under the SARFAESI.Promotions-

NEDFi @ IEMLGreater NoidaIndian Handicraftsand Gifts Fair.Twice a year-Feb & OctPavilion of 3000 sq. ftProvides anopportunity of NE entrepreneurs toshowcase their productsResource Augmentation for Financial inclusion.Targeting first generation local entrepreneurs through business counseling & networking.Network expansion and branch strengthening.Skill Development.Thrust AreasThrust Areas- Resource Augmentation for financial inclusion: To augment its lending activitiessubstantially, the Corporation is continuously exploring various avenues for raising its resources. NEDFi has an agreement with NABARD for grant of financial assistance for promoting agriculture and rural development in the NE Region and also refinance support from SIDBI. For further financial outreach in the Region, the Corporation has tied up with othersocio development agencies like NBCFDC and the National Scheduled Castes Finance & Development Corporation (NSCFDC) and signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the National Schedule Tribe Development Corporation (NSTDC) for providing financialassistance to deprived and underprivileged sections of society in the region. Targeting irst generation local entrepreneurs through business counselling& networking: In this connection, the corporation is facilitating entrepreneurshipdevelopment and new enterprise creation through its BFCs and organising a series ofbusiness meets/ counseling camps and capacity building programmes in all the NEstates. The focus is to tap and nurture the entrepreneurship skills of the 1st generationentrepreneurs of the Region. Network expansion and branch strengthening: The Corporation is continuing its focuson further expansion of branch network to reach out to needy clients, on strengtheningof the Branches and empowering them to reduce turnaround time in decision making bystreamlining processes and procedures. Skill Development: With major stress on skill development in the 12th ive year plan,NEDFi has also tried to align some of its activities to develop skills among the rural youthfor self employment in the North East Region.26

Established in April 1990, it autonomous, non-profit organization registered under the Societys Registration Act of 1860 and headquartered in Guwahati, Assam.Present in- 7 Sisters, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar.Extended to the poverty stricken pockets of Chhattisgarh, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and coastal Andhra Pradesh.Regional offices at Guwahati, Bhubaneswer, Patna and RaipurFounding sponsor- IFCI Ltd.Later followed by- IDBI, NABARD & TSWT (Tata Social Welfare Trust)Rashtriya Gramin Vikas NidhiCreating an enabling environment where the poor and underprivileged can ensure sustainable livelihood with dignity.VisionMissionTo improve the economic and social status of the poor and underprivileged rural and urban people through institution building and livelihood enhancement.RGVN aims at a sustainable livelihood of the rural poor where women are given priority. To make this process more effective and sustainable, RGVN delivers financial and non- financial support by nurturing and strengthening the grassroots level initiatives of NGOs and community owned institutions.AimGroom and support small Community Based Organizations involved in a variety of livelihood enhancement programmes.Core strength comes from its network of NGOs, Community Based Organizations and SHG (a number of whom have now grown and are capable of handling large development projects).

What it dose-NGO Support Programme was the flagship programme of RGVN through this supported around 1500 NGOs.In 1995 initiated the Credit & Savings Programme a MF retail programme.Around 2005, NGO MF was initiated which was basically MF wholesaling.Since 2005 discussions were on to hive of CSP. In 2010, CSP obtained legal status of an NBFC named RGVN (NE) Micro Finance Ltd.Subsequently NGO MF was also tapered down.RGVNs Journey..Since 2006, RGVN began focussing on grant based livelihood projects and also began tapping CSR funds.Has been successful till now in making fruitful collaborations with donors.Contd.Agriculture based projects SRI, Lead crops, cross border agri technology transfer in Assam; Vermi compost in Bihar; Bazaar on wheels in Odisha.Livelihood project with JRDTT Ginger in Meghalaya; Tea & Mushroom in Assam; fishery in Tripura; Rickshaw & NTFP in Chhattisgarh.CSR initiatives with HCCBPL at Byrnihat, Meghalaya; IFCI around Guwahati; CRISIL financial literacy in Assam; Jindal Steel in Odisha.Institution Building with HIVOS in OrissaOngoing ProgrammesRestoring livelihoods of flood affected people in coastal Odisha with JRDTTDisaster Risk Mitigation with OXFAM in AssamLivelihood Rehabilitation Project (Piggery) in Sikkim with Tata Steel.Baseline Surveys & Evaluations for IOC Guwahati & Digboi.Tie up with ILFS for skills for employment in service sectorContd