A backward district in long neglected Eastern Uttar Pradesh comes up with a 10-year plan to evolve into the top tier of the Indian economy. EPISODE #220
In 2014 PM Modi expressed his commitment to a "Swachh Bharat " and although the process is not yet complete, it is important to have a vision, intent and a plan for achieving the goal. So it seems like Deoria is now a work in process. The challenge for India is to make progress in rocket science, world class urbanization and at the same time to upgrade the economic progress of it's tier 3 and 4 towns. To stick with agriculture as the base and diversify into agro based industry and small scale industries is a good idea. India with the largest population, should continue to be self sufficient in food and also be a major food exporting country. The future of agricultural produce is quite bright in the long term, in my opinion. So best of luck Deoria and thanks Anil for sharing a very interesting article. 👍
Thank you for your thoughts. Glad you acknowledged the strategic space occupied by agriculture--especially in terms of self sufficiency in food. The dominant narrative is that manufacturing should be the priority; yes, in terms of accelerating growth and not employment. Presume the emphasis on agriculture value added will raise the skill level in Deoria. And, like you point out they have a plan.
Deoria can do with some more eyeballs on the effort being made by Shashank. Your article is very helpful in this regard. I am happy you went again. The young MP has not let us down. 😄
Hello Anil: An absolutely outstanding piece. I would like to communicate with you further regarding this subject because of a project re: Deoria. What would be the best way to contact you? By DM on X? Thank you very much.
Thank you so much for your thoughts and kind words of appreciation. Please do reach out on anil04@gmail.com. You can also DM me. Whatever is most convenient.
In 2014 PM Modi expressed his commitment to a "Swachh Bharat " and although the process is not yet complete, it is important to have a vision, intent and a plan for achieving the goal. So it seems like Deoria is now a work in process. The challenge for India is to make progress in rocket science, world class urbanization and at the same time to upgrade the economic progress of it's tier 3 and 4 towns. To stick with agriculture as the base and diversify into agro based industry and small scale industries is a good idea. India with the largest population, should continue to be self sufficient in food and also be a major food exporting country. The future of agricultural produce is quite bright in the long term, in my opinion. So best of luck Deoria and thanks Anil for sharing a very interesting article. 👍
Dear Gautam,
Thank you for your thoughts. Glad you acknowledged the strategic space occupied by agriculture--especially in terms of self sufficiency in food. The dominant narrative is that manufacturing should be the priority; yes, in terms of accelerating growth and not employment. Presume the emphasis on agriculture value added will raise the skill level in Deoria. And, like you point out they have a plan.
Look forward to your continued participation.
Best
Anil
Deoria can do with some more eyeballs on the effort being made by Shashank. Your article is very helpful in this regard. I am happy you went again. The young MP has not let us down. 😄
Thank you so much Shipra. It was great to be back in Deoria. Absolutely agree: A fantastic start by Shashank Mani. India needs scores more like him.
Best
Anil
Hello Anil: An absolutely outstanding piece. I would like to communicate with you further regarding this subject because of a project re: Deoria. What would be the best way to contact you? By DM on X? Thank you very much.
Dear Shiv,
Thank you so much for your thoughts and kind words of appreciation. Please do reach out on anil04@gmail.com. You can also DM me. Whatever is most convenient.
Best
Anil