Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister revealed various plans for Bihar on 23 July during her statement on the budget for 2024. The programs are within the larger Purvodaya scheme, which addresses the overall development of the eastern states of Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha. Along with providing a comprehensive plan for the development of the eastern region the budget emphasizes the central government’s commitment to making Odisha an outstanding travel destination. In this article you get every necessary information regarding this scheme including its objective, eligibility, benefits, required documents and how to apply.
Purvodaya Scheme
The Purvodaya scheme which aims to develop five important states Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh was introduced on Tuesday, according to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The NDA government’s ongoing backing is said to depend largely on this program. The growth of Eastern India as a whole and the tourist industry in Odisha have received a lot of attention in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2024 deal on Tuesday.
According to Sitharaman, the states in the eastern region of the country will be a part of this Purvodaya project since they have strong cultural traditions and abundant riches. The government is putting more effort into developing the Purvodaya plan, which would cover the development of all of eastern India as well as Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The Finance Minister claims that the plan will provide economic opportunities, nurture human capital and construct infrastructure, turning the region into a driving force behind the realization of Viksit Bharat.
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Overview of Purvodaya Scheme
| Name of the scheme | Purvodaya Scheme |
| Launched by | Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman |
| Beneficiaries | Citizens |
| Objective | The strategy that will be provided covers infrastructure, human resource development and creating economic possibilities throughout five states |
| Application mode | ______ |
| Official website | ______ |
Objective of Purvodaya Scheme
The primary goals of the scheme are to develop human resources, build infrastructure and provide economic possibilities in order to position the area as a driving force behind the achievement of Viksit Bharat.
Benefits of Purvodaya Scheme
- These regions will play a significant part in creating an advanced and independent India due to these plans, which will infuse these areas with fresh life and prospects for economic growth, jobs and human resources.
- According to the Finance Minister, the plan would cover infrastructure development, human resource development and generation of economic opportunities to make the region an engine to attain Viksit Bharat.
- In addition to the abundance of airports, medical schools, bridges and highways reserved for Bihar alone, the Union Finance Minister declared, We will support the development of an industrial node at Gaya on the Amritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor.
- Additionally, we would fund the construction of road connection projects including the Rs 26,000 crore Patna-Purnea in Buxar-Bhagalpur expressways, Bodhgaya and Rajgir spurs, Vaishali and Darbhanga spurs and an extra 2-lane bridge over the Ganga at Buxar.
- The establishment of a new 2400 MW power plant in Pirpainti is one of the power projects that will be undertaken, at an estimated cost of Rs.21,400 crore.
- Our government will finance projects with an estimated cost of Rs 11,500 crore including the Kosi-Mechi intra-state link and 20 other ongoing and new schemes including barrages, river pollution abatement and irrigation projects, through the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme and other sources. Additionally, a survey and inquiry of irrigation and flood control projects relating to Kosi will be conducted.
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Budget Priorities
- Productivity and resilience in Agriculture
- Employment & Skilling
- Inclusive Human Resource Development and Social Justice
- Manufacturing & Services
- Urban Development
- Energy Security
- Infrastructure
- Innovation, Research & Development and Next Generation Reforms
FAQ’s
What is the Purvodaya scheme?
The Purvodaya scheme which aims to build infrastructure, human resources and create economic possibilities across Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh was launched by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
What is given to Bihar in the budget?
On July 23 Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed that Bihar will get Rs.58,900 crore in the Union Budget 2024, highlighting the importance of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a crucial coalition partner of the Narendra Modi administration.
What is the official website of the scheme?
Not launched yet