Eastern India today and the road to Viksit Bharat@2047: Challenges and policy suggestions
By: Pandey, Aviral
.
Material type: 
BookPublisher: Bihar Journal of Public Administration Description: 22(1-S), Jan-Jun, 2025: p.12-29.Subject(s): Eastern India, Malnutrition, Agriculture, Inclusive Growth, Viksit Bharat 2047
In:
Bihar Journal of Public AdministrationSummary: The goal of Viksit Bharat@2047 is to make India prosperous, inclusive, and strong in the global economy. However, this goal will be difficult to achieve without reducing the wide disparities between different regions – especially in Eastern India. Although the region possesses abundant natural resources and large population, it continues to lag behind in both economic and social development. Agriculture remains unproductive, industrial growth is limited, and essential infrastructure such as roads and electricity does not match the level seen in developed states. These challenges are closely linked to high poverty, low literacy, poor access to higher education, and low employment opportunities. Weak governance, climaterelated risks, and challenges related to policy implementation further exacerbate the situation.Given this background, this paper examines the challenges facing Eastern India and proposes policies to make the region developed (Viksit) by 2047. The policy recommendations include enhancing agricultural productivity, promoting industrial development – particularly in mineral-rich states– expanding transport and digital infrastructure, and increasing investment in education and skill development. Effective planning and stronger institutions will also be critical in enabling the region to contribute meaningfully to India's vision of becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047. – Reproduced
http://www.iipabiharbranch.org/upload/BJPA_Vol.%20XXII%20No%201_S%20%20Jam-June%202025.pdf
| Item type | Current location | Call number | Vol info | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Articles
|
Indian Institute of Public Administration | 22(1-S), Jan-Jun, 2025: p.12-29 | Available | AR137425 |
The goal of Viksit Bharat@2047 is to make India prosperous, inclusive, and strong in the global economy. However, this goal will be difficult to achieve without reducing the wide disparities between different regions – especially in Eastern India. Although the region possesses abundant natural resources and large population, it continues to lag behind in both economic and social development. Agriculture remains unproductive, industrial growth is limited, and essential infrastructure such as roads and electricity does not match the level seen in developed states. These challenges are closely linked to high poverty, low literacy, poor access to higher education, and low employment opportunities. Weak governance, climaterelated risks, and challenges related to policy implementation further exacerbate the situation.Given this background, this paper examines the challenges facing Eastern India and proposes policies to make the region developed (Viksit) by 2047. The policy recommendations include enhancing agricultural productivity, promoting industrial development – particularly in mineral-rich states– expanding transport and digital infrastructure, and increasing investment in education and skill development. Effective planning and stronger institutions will also be critical in enabling the region to contribute meaningfully to India's vision of becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047. – Reproduced
http://www.iipabiharbranch.org/upload/BJPA_Vol.%20XXII%20No%201_S%20%20Jam-June%202025.pdf
There are no comments for this item.