In August 2025, the Union Cabinet of India approved four new components under the existing Central Sector Scheme of Special Development Packages (SDPs) for Assam and Tripura. What is the total projected financial implication, combining both central and state government contributions, for these components?

The correct answer is Rs 7,250 crore. In News The Union Cabinet approved four new components under the SDP scheme for Assam and Tripura with a total financial implication of Rs 7,250 crore in August 2025. Key Points The Central government will provide Rs 4,250 crore under the existing Central Sector Scheme of SDPs. Assam Government will contribute Rs 3,000 crore from its resources towards these components. Rs 4,000 crore is allocated for Assam over five years from 2025-26 to 2029-30. Tripura’s component has a budget of Rs 250 crore for 2025-26 to 2028-29. Components focus on infrastructure development in Adivasi-inhabited areas and regions affected by insurgency in Assam. The approval supports peace and socio-economic development aligned with the Memorandum of Settlement with ethnic groups. The scheme aims to improve livelihood, infrastructure, and promote stability in historically underserved areas. Additional Information Special Development Packages (SDPs) are government schemes for development in regions with insurgency or underdevelopment. Memoranda of Settlement (MoS) with various ethnic armed groups form the basis of SDP implementation. Assam and Tripura are northeastern states with tribal and ethnic diversity requiring targeted development. The SDP scheme helps in peace-building and socio-economic upliftment in conflict-affected zones.