Which among the following States is not a part of the Purvodaya development initiative of the Government of India?

The Purvodaya initiative is a strategic plan by the Government of India aimed at the all-round development of the eastern region to transform it into a growth engine for the nation. According to official Union Budget 2024-25 highlights and government press releases, the initiative specifically focuses on five states: Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh [4]. While Chhattisgarh is geographically located in eastern-central India and was mentioned in the context of the 'Mission Purvodaya' integrated steel hub launched in 2020 [1], the comprehensive 'Purvodaya' development plan formulated in the recent Union Budget specifically lists Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh as the participating states [2]. Therefore, Chhattisgarh is not part of the core list of states identified under the current Purvodaya development initiative as outlined in the latest policy frameworks.

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1. [2] https://www.pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=153202&ModuleId=3
2. [4] https://www.investindia.gov.in/blogs/indias-union-budget-2024-25-key-highlights
3. [1] https://indbiz.gov.in/mission-purvodaya-to-help-develop-indias-steel-belt/