Economic Development in CHATTISGARH Economic Development Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, www.presidentofindia.nic.in

He was arrested and later hanged on 10 Dec 1857 Hero of CHATTISGARH First war of independence 1857 was spearheaded by Vir Narain Singh in Chattisgarh He was arrested and later hanged on 10 Dec 1857 He became the first martyr from Chattisgarh in the war of independence He has become a symbol of Chattisgarh pride. Economic Development Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, www.presidentofindia.nic.in

Economic Development in CHATTISGARH Chattisgarh : Some Important Indicators Indicator India Chattisgarh Population (Crores) 102.70 2.07 Decadal Growth Rate(%) 21.34 18.06 Sex Ratio 933 990 Literacy Rate 65.38 65.18 Female Literacy Rate 54.16 52.40 Human Development Index 45 39 Birth rate (1997) 27.2 28.3 Death rate (1997) 8.9 10.6 Total Fertility Rate (1997) 3.3 3.6 Infant Mortality Rate (1997) 71 84 Couple Protection Rate (By Sterilization %) 30.2 29.5 Economic Development Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, www.presidentofindia.nic.in

Economic Development in CHATTISGARH Basic amenities 36% of the population does not have all the three (Safe drinking water, toilet and electricity) People below poverty line in urban area 42%, in rural area – 38% We need to work for uplifting their economic status We need to provide them basic amenities Economic Development Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, www.presidentofindia.nic.in