After our independence the present day regions of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh were created as Madhya Pradesh state based on States reorganization act 1956, later Chhattisgarh was carved out as separate state in the year 2000
The present day Madhya Pradesh covers the pre-independence British princely states of Gwalior, Indore and Bhopal
Key facts
Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh however largest city is Indore
It is the second largest state by area
It accounts for 90% diamond resources of our country (Data by NMDC)
The famous Panna diamond mine is in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover by area in India (not based on proportion to total area)
Asia's thickest coal seam coalfield Singrauli is in Madhya Pradesh
It is known for folk dances Mataki, Jawara and Maanch
It is known for three UNESO heritage sites Khajuraho Group of monuments, Buddhist monuments at Sanchi and Rock shelters of Bhimbetka
Indian standard meridian passes through Madhya Pradesh
Tropic of Cancer passes through Madhya Pradesh
Major concerns
Emerging stress on drinking water caused by climate change
Urban development in slow phase
After several investor summits, state was unable to attract investments in large-scale due to poor physical and social infrastructure
HDI rank stands at 33/36 (out of all territories of India)
Measures can be taken
Out of 417 formally approved special economic zones in India, Madhya Pradesh has only 12 SEZ's whereas states like Telangana, Karnataka and Tamilnadu has 68/417, 62/417 and 54/417 SEZ's respectively. Government policy measures to increase special economic zones in Madhya Pradesh will maximise industry clusterization & urban development
Madhya Pradesh inevitably need good transportation networks as it is a landlocked state. Bringing government budget measures to develop transportation networks, power grid, sewage & waste disposal systems will enhance physical infrastructure
Government initiatives on healthcare facilities, housing facilities & ancillary infrastructure will help to improve social infrastructure
Interlinking of rivers, Construction of dams, reservoirs & aqueducts and water conservation helps to manage drinking water stress
Collective measures of all governments & encouraging the idea "Lifestyle for environment" will help to bring behaviour change among people & lead to change in market demands for environment friendly products which help us in tackling global climate change concern.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela
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