Vice President Hails Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu as Mini India, Praising Transformative Decade of Development
Distilled Policy Brief
- Over the past decade, more than 450 infrastructure projects valued at over 13,000 crore rupees have been initiated in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, including around 800 kilometers of roads costing over 4,000 crore rupees.
- The industrial sector features over 7,500 manufacturing units via MSMEs generating over 2.8 lakh employment opportunities, while tourist numbers increased from about 6 lakh in 2021 to nearly 50 lakh in 2025.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu achieved 100% targets in institutional deliveries and registration under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, alongside infrastructural growths like the Namo Hospital in Silvassa and Daman.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Examine how innovative governance, infrastructure push, and public participation in Union Territories drive socio-economic development, health outcomes, and inclusive regional growth.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Consider the following statements regarding the developmental progress of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu over the past decade: 1. Over 450 infrastructure projects valued at more than 13,000 crore rupees have been initiated, including approximately 800 kilometers of roads. 2. The industrial sector comprises over 7,500 manufacturing units via MSMEs, generating more than 2.8 lakh employment opportunities. 3. The Union Territory had multiple functional medical colleges prior to 2019 to cater to healthcare needs. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as they directly reflect the verified infrastructure and industrial statistics reported for Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu over the past decade. Statement 3 is incorrect because the region did not have a single medical college prior to 2019, whereas it now features a medical college along with advanced hospital facilities.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.