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India's Decade of Transformation: States Powering Global Rise

A report by the UAE's Khaleej Times highlights India's significant economic and social transformation over the past decade, positioning it as a key emerging global power. This growth is driven by diverse states, with Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra leading in industry and finance, while others like Uttar Pradesh and Odisha show major gains in infrastructure and manufacturing. Beyond physical development, investments in social infrastructure and human capital formation are reinforcing progress nationwide. A pivotal change has been the adoption of digital systems for governance, improving the efficiency of subsidy delivery and reducing leakages.

Key Points: India's Economic Rise: How States Fuel Global Power Status

  • Gujarat consolidates as industrial & logistics hub
  • Tamil Nadu leads in auto & electronics
  • Karnataka's Bengaluru is global tech hub
  • UP invests in expressways & industrial parks
  • Digital governance improves subsidy delivery
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'India seen as key emerging global power'

A UAE report details India's decade-long transformation, highlighting how states from Gujarat to Karnataka are driving its emergence as a key global power.

"India has witnessed an economic and social transformation that has positioned the country as one of the most influential emerging powers - Khaleej Times Report"

New Delhi, Feb 4

Over the past decade, India has witnessed an economic and social transformation that has positioned the country as one of the most influential emerging powers of the 21st century, according to a report in the UAE's Khaleej Times.

India's growth story has not remained limited to a handful of metropolitan centres but has extended across states.

Gujarat has continued to consolidate its role as an industrial and logistics hub by leveraging ports manufacturing clusters and renewable energy investments. Tamil Nadu has expanded its leadership in automobile manufacturing electronics and advanced industrial production while also investing in skilling and exports.

Maharashtra anchored by Mumbai has combined financial services infrastructure modernisation and innovation driven entrepreneurship to remain a key driver of national growth, the report points out.

At the same time states once considered economically lagging have recorded visible gains.

Uttar Pradesh has invested heavily in expressways, industrial parks and urban infrastructure improving connectivity between cities and opening new avenues for investment.

Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have focussed on agriculture linked industries, clean energy and logistics while Odisha has emerged as a major centre for metals minerals and downstream manufacturing supported by improved ease of doing business, it further states.

Among the southern states, Karnataka, particularly Bengaluru, has reinforced its global reputation as a technology and innovation hub extending beyond IT services into startups research and emerging technologies.

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have strengthened capabilities in pharmaceuticals, food processing and digital services contributing to export growth and employment.

Beyond physical infrastructure, one of the most consequential changes of the last decade has been India's investment in institutional and social infrastructure. Stronger child welfare frameworks have reinforced human capital formation across states.

Equally significant has been progress in good governance. The use of digital identity systems for targeted delivery of subsidies has improved efficiency and reduced leakages nationwide, the report added.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As an expat living in Bengaluru for 5 years, I've seen this transformation firsthand. The energy and innovation here are palpable. It's impressive how different states are carving out their own niches, from pharma in Telangana to auto in Tamil Nadu.
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Priya S
Good to see recognition, but the report feels a bit too rosy. While expressways and industrial parks are being built, the benefits need to reach the common person more effectively. Price rise and unemployment for youth are still big challenges we face on the ground.
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Vikram M
The digital infrastructure push, especially Aadhaar-linked subsidies, has been a game-changer in my village in Odisha. Less corruption, more efficiency. If we can maintain this momentum and focus on education and healthcare equally, nothing can stop us.
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Rohit P
Proud to see Tamil Nadu getting its due! Our state has consistently been an engine of growth, not just in autos but now in electronics too. The competition between states is healthy and pushes everyone to perform better. More power to cooperative federalism!
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Michael C
From an investment perspective, India's diverse state-led growth model is fascinating. It de-risks the national economy. You're not putting all your eggs in one basket. Gujarat for ports, Karnataka for tech, UP for consumption growth. A compelling story for the decade ahead.

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