Dharmendra Pradhan says Mission PURVODAYA will script rise of Eastern India

By OEM Update Editorial January 24, 2020 11:54 am IST

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Dharmendra Pradhan says Mission PURVODAYA will script rise of Eastern India through accelerated development of steel sector

Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Steel, Dharmendra Pradhan, launched PURVODAYA for accelerated development of Eastern India through integrated steel hub in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Speaking on the occasion, Pradhan said, “Whether it is our freedom movement or social reform, Eastern India has provided leadership to the nation. Eastern India is a land of infinite opportunities. Despite being endowed with natural resources, this region has lagged behind in socio-economic development as compared to some other parts of the country. Today, we start PURVODAYA in steel sector, a new chapter which will script the rise of Eastern India by accelerated development of steel sector through an integrated steel hub.”

Speaking about the government’s efforts to develop Eastern India, he said, “Our government under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given unprecedented focus to the development of Eastern India. About half of aspiration districts are in this region which is becoming hotspots of socio-economic development. Our government has come up with a 102 lakh crore worth of national infrastructure pipeline. Whether it is pipelines, inland waterways, shipping, air or road, our government is building infrastructure at an unprecedented pace. Eastern India holds special focus in our infrastructure development efforts.”

Growth of steel industry through such a hub would lead to significant employment opportunities across the entire value chain and will play a significant role in overall socio-economic growth of Eastern India, thus reducing the disparity between the East and other regions of the country.