India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy, is on track to achieve a US$9 trillion GDP by 2030, with states playing a crucial role in this growth. However, regional imbalances pose significant challenges. While the Western, Central, and Southern states have experienced rapid economic expansion, Eastern states such as West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand contribute around 20% of the GDP, predominantly driven by mining. Similarly, the Northeast, with industries centered around coal, tea, and forestry, accounts for only 2.7%. Despite a large and industrious population, limited industrialization and low incomes have led to substantial rural-to-urban migration, often resulting in poor living conditions.