The North Eastern Council (NEC)was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in2002, the Council comprises which of the following members?
The North Eastern Council (NEC)was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in2002, the Council comprises which of the following members?
1. Governor of the Constituent State 2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State 3. Three Members to be nominated by the President of India 4. The Home Minister of India Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a). 1, 2 and 3 only (b). 1, 3 and 4 only (c). 2 and 4 only (d). 1, 2, 3 and 4 Explanation: The North Eastern Council Act, 1971, established the North Eastern Council (NEC). In 2002, the Act was amended to modify the composition of the council. The members: Statement (1, 2, and 3): Governor of each constituent state (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura) Chief Minister of each constituent state Three members nominated by the President of India Statement (4): The Home Minister of India is not a member of the NEC. The NEC functions as a regional planning body for the northeastern region of India. It focuses on economic and social development through various initiatives and programs.