The promise of a bridge to development in Odisha’s Kalahandi
Policy framework or directive — a strategic document setting direction, principles, and objectives for governance. Guides the design of schemes, legislation, and implementation strategies.
Summary
For tribal and Dalit families stranded on a landmass within the vast Indravati reservoir in Odisha’s Kalahandi district, life remains in limbo. Satyasundar Barik travels to this remote, rarely visited region to examine how a project widely credited with ushering in prosperity has failed to positively transform the lives of the people there
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right