1. Economic Development in CHATTISGARH
Economic Development Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam,

2. 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,

3. 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,

4. 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,