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  • Joined: August 6, 2023
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Purvodaya: Transforming Eastern Region of India into an Economic Powerhouse

The concept of Purvodaya was first introduced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 during the inauguration of an Indian Oil Corporation refinery in Paradip, Odisha. The initiative stepped up in Union Budget 2024-25 with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman allocating significant funds for infrastructure, industrial and skill development programs in the region. This policy aims to position India as a global economic powerhouse by leveraging the potential of all regions under the broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

India’s Shipbuilding Revolution: Inside the Maritime Development Fund (MDF)

The Government of India launched the Maritime Development Fund (MDF), a strategic initiative to support the country's maritime sector, with a special emphasis on the shipbuilding and repair sectors. The MDF, unveiled during the Union Budget 2025–26, plans to raise 25,000 crore, or roughly $3 billion, to offer long-term, affordable financial support for domestic shipbuilding and other infrastructure projects.

Infertility Paradox: Falling Total Fertility Rate Despite High Population Growth

Unbelievable but true that India, the most populous country of the world has its Total Fertility Rate (TFR) dropping. Infact in the recent years TFR has dropped to 2.0 (NFHS-5, 2019-21) which is marginally below the replacement indicator of 2.1. This paradox of a densely populated country facing falling fertility rate is indicative of underlying issues like infertility, socio-economic changes, cultural shift and gender issues.

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