Middle India Development & Advancement Strategy
India's economic landscape is marked by high-potential, underserved districts that are economically stagnant but demographically promising
Over 300 districts face structural challenges: stagnant farm incomes, weak industries, limited tourism.
60% of India’s population lives in Middle India but contributes less than half of national GDP.
District-level development will drive decentralised growth in tier-2 and tier-3 regions by leveraging local strengths, creating jobs through entrepreneurship, and advancing India’s $30-trillion vision for 2047.
District as the Unit of ChangeShift development focus from states to districts for sharper execution.
Partnership PowerBring together government stakeholders, district administration, philanthropies, and entrepreneurs.
Replicable ModelBuild strategies in one district, scale insights to 100+.
When a district partners with us, we begin by:
Surveying to UnderstandUnderstanding to Transform: We chart the district’s realities across agriculture, manufacturing, services, human capital, and strategic enablers like connectivity and digital infrastructure, creating a foundation for inclusive growth.
Building CollaborationWe convene government, enterprises, civil society, and local leaders to ensure ownership at every level.
Designing the StrategyWe create a 3-5 year strategy with concrete projects, investment pathways, and measurable targets and try to bring it to an autopilot stage after.
Monitoring ExecutionWe set up a dedicated PMU to coordinate stakeholders and ensure the plan translates into action.
No single actor can drive district transformation alone. MIDAS is the catalyst that brings together whole-of-society alliance:
From village to state to centre, ensuring alignment and policy support.
Local businesses, industry groups, and social organisations anchoring projects.
Voices from the ground to keep strategies relevant and inclusive.
Alumni groups, corporate leaders, philanthropists, and multilaterals who provide capital, expertise, and visibility.
We are already applying this approach in Deoria Lok Sabha, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, through our pilot initiative. Project Amrit Prayas has been envisioned by MP Shashank Mani to create a district-level model of sustainable economic development. Project Amrit Prayas has developed a 10-year strategy to:
Chairperson
Chief Advisor
Chief Mentor
Funding Lead
Enterprise Lead
Agriculture & Allied Sector Lead
Program Manager
Program Manager
If you wish to collaborate with us, contact us at [email protected]
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