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Rivers of Chhattisgarh adorn the Indian state and shapes the affluence of the region. The rivers of Chhattisgarh are of much significance to the state from a stand point of economic, social, political and religious views. Chhattisgarh, situated amidst lush green hills and plateaus, is interspersed with several rivers that flow through the state. … Read more DRAINAGE SYSTEM OF CHATTISGARH
Horticulture: Horticulture is a branch of agriculture. It deals with the art, science, technology, and business of growing plants. It includes the cultivation of medicinal plants, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, algae, flowers, seaweeds and non-food crops which includes grass and ornamental trees and plants. From the below 5 categories we can derive the importance of horticulture in Chhattisgarh. Fruit Crops – The major fruit crops grown in … Read more Chhattisgarh: Horticulture
Current Status: Agriculture is counted as the chief economic occupation of the state. According to a government estimate, net sown area of the state is 4.828 million hectares and the gross sown area is 5.788 million hectares. About 80% of the population of the state is rural and the main livelihood of the villagers … Read more Chhattisgarh: Agriculture
Chhattisgarh is rich in livestock wealth. Livestock sector contributes about 23 percent to the value of agricultural sector output. A majority of the rural households possesses one or another species of livestock. The distribution of livestock holdings is more equitable as compared to land, indicating that the poor have more opportunities in livestock production than … Read more Animal husbandry
Agriculture is counted as the chief economic occupation of the Chattisgarh. According to a government estimate, net sown area of the state is 4.828 million hectares and the gross sown area is 5.788 million hectare. Horticulture and animal husbandry also engage a major share of the total population of the state. About 80% of … Read more Chhattisgarh:Agriculture
Emerging as a top tourist hub, the east-central state of Chhattisgarh has a strong network of roadways, though the quality of these roads needs to be upgraded to the desired level. The capital Raipur is connected to all major cities of neighboring states with adequate bus services. Besides, a number of private operators run … Read more Transportation in Chhattisgarh
Size and Density of population The total population of Chhattisgarh is 2,55,45,198 as per census 2011. It constitutes 2.04 percent of the total population of India. Chhattisgarh is the 17th largest State of India on population basis. The annual growth rate of population is 1.67 percent during the period 1991 to 2001; whereas it … Read more Chattisgarh Populations
Chhattisgarh: Trade From the very beginning when the state was formed, Chhattisgarh has started working towards increasing trade in terms of quantity and quality. The State produces nearly 15 million tons of steel, which is 30 percent of country’s total production capacity. Annual production of cement in Chhattisgarh has reached 18 million tons, which is … Read more Chhattisgarh Trade
Food security is the very first norm of any socio-welfare economy. Considering the current situation of the increasing poverty along with increasing population, food security is a major concern for any state. Chhattisgarh government has enacted food security act in 2012. It was passed on December 21, 2012, by the State Assembly unopposed … Read more Chhattisgarh: Food Security
Some of the recent Government schemes and projects are listed below: Chhattisgarh YuvaSuchnaKrantiYojna: Chhattisgarh state government has proclaimed “Chhattisgarh YuvaSuchnaKrantiYojana 2017” under which it will provide free smartphones to the youth in the state. The state government has announced the scheme to promote digitization in the state and making the youth digitally literate.Under the … Read more Chhattisgarh: Government Schemes and Projects