Chhattisgarh,
essentially, is a young state having ancient roots. To be found in
Central India, Chhattisgarh was formerly a part of Madhya Pradesh and
became the 26th state of the Indian Union in the year 2000. This 10th
largest state of the country is endowed with the nature’s best,
together with huge mineral deposits, forest resources, immense
waterfalls, chirpy rivers, massive caves, etc. Raipur, the industrial
and commercial city, serves as its administrative capital. Since Chhattisgarh falls under the Torrid Zone, it observes tropical climate where summers are warm and winters are cold. Talking about its ancient roots, the state has been mentioned as Dakshina Kosala in the great epic of Ramayana. Not only is this state rich in minerals, but also in business and industrial prospects. Bhilai Steel Plant, the largest steel plant of India, is located in this picturesque state.
Being one of richest bio-diversity habitats of India, Chhattisgarh is dedicated to become a hub for bio-diesel very soon. Amidst great potential of industries and natural resources, it is contributing appreciably to the country’s economy and human resources. It has the largest number of Schedule Tribes; it’s also home to innumerable migrants from other parts of the country. Above and beyond, its rich culture imparts wholeness to this state where headway is made without negotiating on ethnicity.
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