SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PACKAGES (SDPs) – ASSAM & TRIPURA

Current Context: The Union Cabinet approved four new components under SDPs for Assam and Tripura.

 ABOUT SDPs

• Type: Central Sector Scheme.
• Purpose:
  • Improve socio-economic conditions of vulnerable and marginalised groups.
  • Focus on Adivasi, Dimasa, ULFA areas in Assam and tribal communities in Tripura.
  • Boost jobs, healthcare, education, skills, and women/youth livelihoods.
  • Promote tourism for additional employment.
• Background : Builds on MoS-based packages for Bodo and Karbi groups that have enhanced peace-building in the Northeast.