NATIONAL RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN
THE NORTH EAST
An amount of Rs.
2,60,33,500/- has so far been released to North Eastern States
and Sikkim to implement the National Reconstruction Corps Scheme(NRC).
Ten districts
from the North Eastern States and Sikkim were selected during
2001-2002 for implementation of NRC Scheme. Six more Districts
were added for implementation of the NRC Scheme during 2002-2003.
The primary objective
of NRC is to provide an opportunity to the youth to participate
in the process of nation building. Working for and with the community,
understanding the problems of real life and utilizing their skills
and knowledge in solving these problems will be an enriching experience
for them, which would prepare them for the challenges of later
life.
This information
was given by Shri Vikram Verma, Minister of Youth Affairs &
Sports in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
