Rural Economy-Agriculture under British Rule

It is often believed that the colonial administration encouraged the commercialization of agriculture that improved the position of peasants in many areas of the Indian colony. From the 1860s onwards, the nature of agricultural production was determined by the demands of the overseas markets for Indian primary products. The items exported in the first half … Read more

Decline of handicrafts during British period

Decline of handicrafts during British period India’s traditional village economy was characterised by the “blending of agriculture and handicrafts”.  But this internal balance of the village economy had been systematically slaughtered by the British Government. In the process, traditional handicraft industries slipped away, from its pre-eminence and its decline started at the turn of the … Read more

Development of Railways, Industrialization, Constitutional Development.

Development Of Railway, Industralization and constitutional development during British period   Railway The British created the Indian Railways. They envisioned it, planned it, engineered it and instructed poor Indian laborers how to build it. There is a common misconception that the British “gifted” India the Railways. Nothing could be more wrong. The British did not … Read more

History of modern chattishgarh after independence

History of modern chattishgarh after independence The demand for a separate Chhattisgarh state was first raised in the early twenties. Similar demands kept Cropping up at regular intervals; however, a well-organised movement was never launched. Several efforts were made by individuals and organizations towards highlighting the Chhattisgarh identity and expressing the sense of perceived marginalisation. … Read more

Chhattisgarh Public Finance and fiscal Policy,

State of the economy:- According to 14th Planning Commision, During the last two plan periods, Chhattisgarh had achieved a Growth rate comparable to national level. For the first two years of Twelfth plan, its growth rate had been better than that of all India. Primary Sector provides sustenance to nearly 80 per cent of the … Read more

Introduction to the economy of Chhattisgarh

Introduction to the economy of Chhattisgarh:-   Economy of Chhattisgarh boasts of a thriving infrastructural support which is aptly enhanced by multifarious industries. While agriculture and power are the key drivers of Growth in the state, real estate, Banking & finance and tourism sector are the other allied industrial zones that collectively form a strong … Read more

Chhattisgarh Public Finance and fiscal Policy

In the Year 2014, Chhattisgarh ranked as the best performing state in most of the key fiscal parameters, according to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) study. According to the study, Chhattisgarh has done reasonably well in spending its Money in developmental sector, one of the key parameters to judge States overall performance. As per … Read more

Chhattisgarh Trade

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: Commerce

  Chhattisgarh is ranked four in terms of doing business in India among the other Indian States. S. No. Particulars 2015 2016 1 Ranking as per DIPP& World Bank 04 04 2 Implementation Scorecard 62.45 % 97.32% 3 Reform points 285 reforms 340 reforms   A lot of steps has been taken to enhance commerce … Read more

  Chhattisgarh: Budget

  Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh presented a Rs. 73,996 crore budget for the year 2016-17 in the State Assembly. This is hoped that the GDP of the State would remain at 7.6 per cent in the coming year. Special focus and attention was given to agriculture sector in the budget. Government have provided Rs.540 … Read more