State Overview

Chhattisgarh, a 21st century State, came into being on November 1, 2000. Larger than Tamil Nadu, it is just the right size, and is also fortunate to have a low population density. Good Governance is the highest priority in this Fast Track State. There is both policy stability as well as political stability. Government has been kept small and the State is in excellent fiscal health.

Chhattisgarh is truly a land of opportunities. With all major minerals including diamonds in abundance, it is the richest State in mineral resources. There are mega industries in Steel, Aluminium and Cement. Chhattisgarh contributes substantially to the Human Resources of India. Several hundred students from the State qualify for admissions in prestigious academic institutions every year. Bhilai, the knowledge capital of the State, alone sends over 50 students to the elite Indian Institutes of Technology every year. A unique Private Universities Act has been passed to attract investments in quality higher-education.

Its large power surplus is attracting power-intensive industries, and the State is poised to become the power-hub of the nation. Its central location helps easy power transmission to any part of the country. The State is supplying power to Delhi ,Gujarat and Karnataka, among others. Chhattisgarh ranks high in terms of good industrial relations and labour productivity. There has been no labour unrest in either Bhilai or Korba, the Power capital, for several decades.

An Overview of the state

CAPITAL                        :  RAIPUR
AREA                              :  135,191 sq.km.
POPULATION                 :  25,540,196 (1 Bank per 13956 population)
GDP GROWTH                :  11.57 (3rd FASTEST GROWING STATE IN THE COUNTRY)
LANGUAGE                     :  HINDI, CHHATTISGARHI
URBANIZATION RATIO :  23.24%
LITERACY RATIO           :  71.04% (M-81.45%, F-60.59%)
NET CROPPED AREA      :  4.828 million hectares