- The 'Purvodaya' concept aims to accelerate development in the eastern states of India (Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Bihar, and North Eastern states). - This development includes infrastructure, industrial growth (like the original focus on steel), skill development, and entrepreneurship. - Significant infrastructure projects, including road and railway networks crucial for connecting the East and integrating it with the rest of the country, are key components of this development push. - The Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway and the New Delhi-Kolkata Industrial Corridor are major infrastructure projects located in the Eastern region relevant to this initiative.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding PURVODAYA scheme introduced by the Government of India in 2024 ? I. The PURVODAYA scheme aims to improve infrastructure in the eastern part of India. II. It deals with Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway. III. New Delhi-Kolkata Industrial Corridor is being developed as part of the PURVODAYA scheme. IV. The primary goal of this scheme is the development of Gujarat State.
Asked in APPSC Group II Mains paper 2 2025 · Topic: Industrial Sector (Industrial Infrastructure: Power, Logistics, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs))
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