2026 Budget: Customs duty exemption on lithium batteries to aid EV infra creation, says SIAMIndia's Union Budget 2026-27 proposes customs duty exemptions on goods for lithium battery production. This move aims to build a strong ele...
Odisha seeks Central support for development of road projects worth Rs 41,580 croreOdisha has requested significant central government assistance for its development plans. The state seeks over Rs 41,000 crore for road and...
Govt unveils district-led textiles transformation initiativeThe Textiles Ministry has launched the District-Led Textiles Transformation initiative to develop 100 districts as global export champions ...
Tax breaks, skilling & SEZs on cards for eastern statesA panel led by Niti Aayog is set to propose tax incentives and simplified compliance for Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Andhra ...
Odisha eyeing to be among top five economies in India by 2047: CM Mohan Charan MajhiOdisha aims to be one of India's top five state economies by 2047, driven by investments in sectors like renewable energy, advanced manufac...
Purvodaya 2024: All roads lead toward Viksit BharatEastern India's development gains momentum through infrastructure projects, educational initiatives, and strategic policies like the Purvod...
Centre prioritising eastern India's export growth: Dharmendra Pradhan"We have initiated long-term policy reforms, particularly in the mineral sector, which have already begun benefiting the eastern states," P...
'Purvodaya' plan for five states includes AndhraFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the 'Purvodaya' plan targeting Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh for ...
Modi govt provides funds to all states, does not discriminate, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Opposition criticismFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has dismissed criticism that the Indian budget has given special treatment to states run by supporting ...
'Purvodaya' plan will harness full potential of Odisha: Dharmendra PradhanUnion minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that he is confident that in times ahead, eastern India, especially his home state of Odisha will be...
Union Budget presented for NDA allies, not for India; Maharashtra neglected: NCP (SP)The NCP (SP) criticized the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, alleging that it primarily benefits NDA allies i...
PM Modi’s vision of ‘Purvodaya’ for North East would be the gateway of India’s progress: Jyotiraditya ScindiaJyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications, highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’...
Centre announces '100 Cube' Odisha startup plan to help establish hundred startups of ₹100 crore valuation each by 2036The '100 Cube' initiative aligns with the Modi government's 'Purvodaya' vision, which focuses on boosting development in the eastern states...
About 4K telecom towers to be installed in Odisha soon: Ashwini VaishnawUnion Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said the Centre would ins...
Mega steel plant to bring new wave of economic development, create jobs in Odisha: Dharmendra PradhanThis ArcelorMittal-Nippon mega steel plant in Kendrapada will benefit from massive infrastructure developments in the region over the past ...
Government prepares draft framework policy for development of steel clusters in IndiaThe draft framework policy aims at facilitating setting up of greenfield steel clusters along with development and expansion of existing st...
Steel ministry looks at USD 70bn investments in eastern regionLaunching the 'Purvodaya' programme here, Pradhan said the underdeveloped districts in West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, northern Andhra Pradesh, ...