The Eastern Corridor
As I see, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mysore emerge as the Hot-spots of the South, my eyes turn east. Can we not have a similar map in the East of India ?
I believe we can. We can something like Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, Jamshedpur and Siliguri linked together, it can serve as a the Eastern Corridor. Linking I would mean, by fast-trains that take between 6-8 hours of travel or good bus service. Superfast highways and roads connecting these cities. Wow !!
Kolkata could be the financial centre of east and given its proximity to East Asia like Bangkok, Tokyo, Manilla, Hong-Kong, Kuala Lumpur - it can serve as the gateway to these economies. Jameshedpur, promoted by the Tatas can be the industrial capital. With Infosys Bhubaneshwar has emerged as a IT destination. Given its proximity to rich cultural places like Konarak and Puri - it has huge untapped potential. Siliguri is important as it is the gateway to the North-east.
Now, one would ponder as to why its important to develop these places. Importantly, to reduce congestion at one location. Kolkata is still the hotbed for many a migrant worker increasing the density of population, pollution and reducing the quality of life. By having alternate cities, people would consider settling there.
Moreover, with the emergence of the East Asian Giants its important that India gives due importance to these economies. With Mumbai and Bangalore catering mostly to the West, the East Asian Corridor could use the opportunity to tap the untapped markets of the East.
I believe we can. We can something like Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, Jamshedpur and Siliguri linked together, it can serve as a the Eastern Corridor. Linking I would mean, by fast-trains that take between 6-8 hours of travel or good bus service. Superfast highways and roads connecting these cities. Wow !!
Kolkata could be the financial centre of east and given its proximity to East Asia like Bangkok, Tokyo, Manilla, Hong-Kong, Kuala Lumpur - it can serve as the gateway to these economies. Jameshedpur, promoted by the Tatas can be the industrial capital. With Infosys Bhubaneshwar has emerged as a IT destination. Given its proximity to rich cultural places like Konarak and Puri - it has huge untapped potential. Siliguri is important as it is the gateway to the North-east.
Now, one would ponder as to why its important to develop these places. Importantly, to reduce congestion at one location. Kolkata is still the hotbed for many a migrant worker increasing the density of population, pollution and reducing the quality of life. By having alternate cities, people would consider settling there.
Moreover, with the emergence of the East Asian Giants its important that India gives due importance to these economies. With Mumbai and Bangalore catering mostly to the West, the East Asian Corridor could use the opportunity to tap the untapped markets of the East.
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