The central government has drawn up Rs50 billion (Rs50 bn) development plan for India's northeast for FY27 aimed at strengthening infrastructure in border areas, two officials familiar with the matter said. The package prioritises roads, social services and village connectivity across the frontier with China. Officials framed the package as part of routine planning to bolster services rather than as an emergency response. The measure is framed as a medium term investment in border resilience. Under the proposal the Centre envisages constructing about 270 km of roads and providing all-weather connectivity to 225 villages across the eight northeastern states. The programme also covers hospital upgrades and other health infrastructure alongside measures to improve village access to markets and services. Work on roads is to focus on strategic stretches that improve access to district headquarters and border outposts. The plan includes funds for maintenance and routine repairs. Education features prominently with around 70 school infrastructure projects to be built or upgraded, which the government says will benefit about 292,000 students through facilities delivered with central support. The school works include classroom construction, sanitation and basic utilities to raise learning capacity in underserved locations. Work on school infrastructure is to include accommodation for staff and connectivity improvements where required. Upgrades are to be aligned with local education plans and capacity building. Funds are to be allocated in the FY27 budget with implementing agencies to stagger projects over the financial year, according to the officials. The initiative forms part of a broader push by New Delhi to step up development along the frontier and to strengthen civilian infrastructure that supports strategic resilience. Authorities will monitor progress through central schemes and periodic reviews to ensure delivery against planned targets. States will be invited to submit implementation schedules and progress updates.