Indian States at a Glance 2008-09: Performance, Facts and Figures - Chhattisgarh
Indian States at a Glance 2008-09: Performance, Facts and Figures presents information on the 29 states and 6 union territories of India in a set of 22 volumes. A compilation of the latest facts and figures, ranging from the basic socio-economic and demographic indicators to development parameters, these books also provide brief profiles of the states covering their history, culture, cuisine, handicrafts, places of tourist interest as well as an account of their performance vis-à-vis other states
Chhattisgarh, which came into existence eight years ago, moved onto a higher growth path soon after its creation. A rise in its per capita income has pushed the state above the other low-income states; however, there still are significant obstacles to overcome. The state relies heavily on its natural resources and agriculture; it needs to move towards diversified economic activity for sustained growth. With tribal groups forming a large share of the population, their needs have to be addressed for inclusive growth on all socio-economic parameters. Though the state has performed reasonably well so far, the government faces the challenge of dealing with the Naxalite problem.
Table of Content
- The National Picture
- The State at a Glance
- State Profile: A Review
- Tourism Profile
- Economic Profile in Numbers
- Social Profile in Numbers
- District Profile in Numbers
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Salient Features
- With a high GDP growth rate, the state has overtaken some of the other poor states like Assam and Madhya Pradesh on per capita income levels.
- Chhattisgarh is a power surplus state with a total installed capacity of 2600 MW and is attracting investment from other states in power projects.
- The Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) in Durg district with a capacity of 40 lakh tonnes is the largest integrated steel plant of the country.
- The literacy rate, at 64.7 per cent, is less than the national average although the female literacy rate, at 51.9 per cent, is higher than in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa.
- With low levels of development, this region has become a base for the Naxalite movement, establishing a presence in nine of the sixteen districts, creating tensions which the state can ill-afford to deal with, as it comes to grips with meeting the challenges of growth and development.
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