Consider the following states:i. West Bengal ii. Andhra Pradesh iii. Assam iv. Bihar v. Sikkim vi. Arunachal Pradesh vii. Odisha Which of the above states are covered under the Government of India’s ‘Purvodaya plan’ announced in the Union Budget 2024?

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The correct answer is i, ii, iv and vii. The Purvodaya plan (meaning "Rise of the East") was specifically announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to foster the all-round development of the eastern region of India. The plan focuses on human resource development, infrastructure, and the generation of economic opportunities.According to the official budget speech and government announcements, the states covered under this initiative are:West Bengal (i)Andhra Pradesh (ii)Bihar (iv)Odisha (vii)Jharkhand (Not listed in your options, but part of the plan)Why the others are not included:Assam, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh (iii, v, vi): While these are in the eastern/north-eastern part of India, they are generally covered under separate North-East development schemes (like PM-DevINE). The Purvodaya plan specifically targets the industrial and economic "heartland" of the eastern coast and its immediate neighbors.

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i, iv, vi and vii

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iii, v and vi

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i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi and vii

Consider the following states:

i. West Bengal
ii. Andhra Pradesh
iii. Assam
iv. Bihar
v. Sikkim
vi. Arunachal Pradesh
vii. Odisha

Which of the above states are covered under the Government of India’s ‘Purvodaya plan’ announced in the Union Budget 2024?

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