'Purvodaya' plan for five states includes Andhra

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the 'Purvodaya' plan targeting Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh for infrastructure, human resource development, and economic opportunities. The initiative aims to make the eastern region a growth engine for 'Viksit Bharat', leveraging its cultural endowments and emphasizing BJP's electoral focus. Specific details remain pending.