Chattisgarh region came under British influence during 1845, Ratanpur was the historical capital of this region but under British rule Raipur was given more importance thus Raipur became capital of this state
After independence todays's regions of Chhattisgarh was part of Madhya Pradesh, later it was formed as separate state in 2000
Key facts
Chhattisgarh is known for widest waterfalls, lush-green forests and various ancient monuments
Nearly 15% of India's total steel production come from Chhattisgarh
Nearly 40% of Chhattisgarh comprises forest cover
Nearly 50% of state population categorised under SC and ST among them 30% are scheduled tribes
Chhattisgarh is famous for Kosa / Tussar silk
Rivers Mahanadi, Ganga, Godavari and Narmada flow through this state
Chhattisgarh is known for folk dances Gaur Maria, Kapalik
Tropic of Cancer passes through this state
Indian Standard Meridian 82°30' passes through this state
Major Concerns
Slow industrialisation & spread of left wing extremism (LWE)
The 22 years old state is still less integrated with insufficient road & rail connectivity due to LWE impact
Literacy rate stands at 70.28% compared to national average 74.37%
As per 2011 census nearly 76% population live in rural region
Rising agrarian distress
As per Tendulkar method 39.93% of population live in below poverty line
Majorly composed of conservative tribal population among the total tribal population
Measures can be taken
Chhattisgarh is power surplus since 2008, it produces 3.5 times more power than required for consumption, keeping future growth of state & power demand in mind measures can be taken for effective utilisation of excess power to neighbouring states could be way-forward
Chhattisgarh accounts for 17% of India's export of herbs & medicine plants, initiatives to modernise this sector helps us to become more expertise in this sector and gain advantage in global market Ex: Digital knowledge
Since direct development of urban cities in Chhattisgarh is not yielding fruits, the current strategy of government "Nation's Natural Capital" can be break down into many short term goals to achieve rural empowerment which in long term lead to urban development as well
We did not come hear to fear the future, we came here to shape it - Barack Obama
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