Opinion: Opinion | Anga-Banga-Kalinga And The Making Of A New Eastern Political Corridor
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Summary
Taken together, Anga, Banga, and Kalinga formed a connected eastern system. Anga gave the region its inland Gangetic depth; Banga provided the deltaic and riverine gateway; and Kalinga opened the maritime horizon.
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Type Policy
Source NDTV - India
Published Monday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
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Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right