Minister finally backing move in campaign for development (8)

I believe the answer is:

progress

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'development' is the definition.
(progress is a kind of development)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for progress that I've seen before include "Gradual improvement or development" , "Satisfactory development" , "Move forward" , "Forward movement towards a destination or goal" , "Headway" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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