Committee - Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha Agenda - Analysis of 1 Year of Congress Government and Expectations For Upcoming 5 Years

Committee – Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha
Agenda – Analysis of 1 year of Congress Government and

expectations for upcoming 5 Years.
Speaker – Mr. Abhishek Mishra

Deputy Speaker – Shri Arijit Tiwari
Scribe- Mr. Swaraj Rai
LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
Dear delegates,
The Executive Board of BYC-2020 welcomes each one of you. For

many it may be the first ever MUN conference in your educational
experience, and we strongly encourage you to go through the study
guide that has been prepared for you as a part of the conference in
order to get an in depth understanding of the issue that will be
discussed in the committee. However, there is lot of content available
beyond the study guides too. You are expected to research, collate,
list down possible points of discussions, questions and plausible
responses and be prepared to enjoy the intellectual energy in the
group. At the same time it is not only about speaking and presenting,
but very importantly it is also about the ability to listen, understand
view points and learn from each one’s perspectives. Wishing all of
you a great learning experience. Looking forward to having you all
with us.
Best wishes
INTRODUCTION TO CHHATTISGARH
Chhattisgarh, which came into existence as a state on November 1,
2000, was formed following the coming together of 16 districts of
undivided Madhya Pradesh. It shares its borders with six states –
Orissa in the east, Jharkhand in the north-east, Madhya Pradesh in the
west and north-west, Uttar Pradesh in the north, Maharashtra in the
south-west and Andhra Pradesh in the south-east. With a geographical
area of 135,000 sq km, Chhattisgarh is the ninth largest state in India
and amongst the richest in terms of mineral wealth; it is endowed with
all major minerals including diamonds.
The state also has mega industries in sectors including steel, power,
mining, aluminium and cement. Chhattisgarh accounts for two per
cent of India’s population, of which 20 per cent live in urban areas
and the remaining 80 per cent in rural areas.
The population is primarily concentrated in the central plains region.
Of the total population of 20.83 million, 43.4 per cent represent
scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, who live mostly in the thickly
forested areas in the north and south. The population density is 154
per km lower than the density rate of 324 per km for all India.
It is one of the more sparsely populated states in India, ranking 26.
The sex ratio of 990 females for 1000 male is higher than the all India
sex ratio of 933. The literacy rate in Chhattisgarh has improved
steadily from 42.91 per cent in 1991 to 64.7 percent in 2001,
registering a growth of 21.79 per cent.
With 77.4 per cent male and 51.9 per cent female literacy rates, the
gender gap in literacy is 25.5% as against the country’s average of
21.6%. The state has experienced a modest, but consistently positive
growth in Gross State Domestic Product (GsDP). During 2007-08
Chhattisgarh recorded a 9.14% growth in GsDP. Almost all sectors in
Chhattisgarh showed huge volatility in growth rates last year.
While the agricultural sector grew at a rate of 6.26 percent (higher
than targeted 3 percent), the industrial and services sector grew at rate
of 14.70 percent (higher than targeted 7.5 percent). The service sector
grew at 7.78 percent (higher than targeted 7percent)
CONGRESS MANIFESTO:-
Before the elections congress govt zeroed down to 36 major points of

policy making incorporated in the manifesto. The prominent of them
were:
• Immediate loan waiver for farmers within 10 days of formation of
Congress Govt. A major thrust on the agricultural sector also includes
fixing MSP for various crops as per Swaminathan Commission report.
The MSP for Rice has been fixed at Rs 2500/quintal and Maize at Rs
1700/quintal. The manifesto also includes provisioning of pension for
farmers above 60 years of age to support them.
• Every family will be given 35kgs of rice, every month at the rate of
Rs 1 only!
• Tackling employment under Ghar Ghar Rozgaar, Har Ghar Rozgaar,
the manifesto underlines apprenticeship programs and employment
opportunities for the youth. Also the govt will provision monthly
stipend to 10lakh unemployed youngsters under Rajiv Mitr Yojna for
financially support.
• Women Safety is one of the primary features of Congress Party's
Jan Ghoshna Patra, pertaining to which strict enforcement of laws,
setting up of special women police stations and women help cells in
every police station have been proposed. Also special conveyance for
women for late night commuting, adept with technology has been
proposed
• Emphasising on healthcare services, the Manifesto proposes
introduction of a Universal Healthcare program pertaining to which
free and quality services will be provided to those in need.
• Special attention on improving the quality of education through
emphasis on quality of teachers has been listed out in the Manifesto.
The Manifesto also promises filling in 50,000 post for teachers to
balance the teacher student ratio in the first year.
• Increasing the MSP on 70-85 forest crops and fixing Rs 4000 per
bag for Tendu Patta workers. Fixing a respectable income for daily
wage labourers, increase in income bands of Class 3 and 4 employees,
distribution of 7th pay commission surplus in 3 phases, increase in the
pension being given to police families, who lost loved ones in naxal
attacks.
• In forest areas like lemru and Korba, elephant and wildlife
sanctuaries will be set up and steps would be taken to reduce human
elephant conflict.
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS & ECONOMIC PROFILE
Before embarking on a Visioning exercise it is important to assess the
State’s potential in terms of its inherent strengths and challenges. The
analysis presented here is not intended to be exhaustive. However, it
is indicative of some of the primary issues that the State will need to
contend with, going forward. Strengths of Chhattisgarh
Richest State in mineral resources: Chhattisgarh is rich state in terms
of mineral resources (rank 2nd in the country in Mineral production).
World best Kimberlite pipes are available for diamonds.
Rich bio-diversity: state is rich with unique bio- diversity, richest
storehouse of medicinal, aromatic and dye plants.
Power Hub: Chhattisgarh is potential power hub with surplus energy
generation, which can attract more industries. One of the few States in
India having uninterrupted, quality power supply.
Agricultural state: Chhattisgarh is the Rice bowl of India and
produces 19116 varieties of rice. Since 80% of population relies on
agriculture, there is good scope for agro-based industries.
Lower Population Density: The density of population is much lower
than the country population density. Hence free land is available for
industrialization. Abundant forest resources: Almost 44% of the area
of the state is covered by forest. Ample scope for wooden and forest
based industries.
Lower land cost: Lot of land available for industrial set-ups at
reasonable rates compare to other states.
Good connectivity: Centrally located and well connected to major
cities by Railways, Roadways and Airways
CHALLENGES FOR CHHATTISGARH:
Land locked state: It being a land locked State the export/import
activities are hampered.
Lack of Education Facilities: Education facilities in the state are not
evenly developed in all the districts. Unorganised mining: Mining of
the mineral is being done in a very unorganized non-commercial
manner.
Pollution: Creation of unacceptable levels of pollution in water, sound
and air etc by the industries can be health hazard to living beings.
Inadequate Infrastructure: There is inadequate industrial infrastructure
and lack of industrial culture and procedural awareness for the growth
of industries.
Small Land Holding: the small land holding is very common due to
family divisions. There is more number of marginal farmers, which is
uneconomical and increasing unemployment.
Lack of Social Infrastructure: The state lags behind the country in
areas such as healthcare, civic amenities, and primary and technical
education.
Lack of skilled manpower: the state lacks skilled manpower for
industries, which is hampering the growth industries.
Naxalism
According to statistics of CG govt 39% drop in Naxal attacks from
344 till august in 2018 to 210 in August in 2019. The number of
special forces personnel killed are also declined by 54%. A convoy of
BJP leaders were attacked by naxals in Dantewada on 9th April 2019,
killing five including a BJP MLA on poll duty.
NOTES / REFERENCES:
 Chhattisgarh Human Development Report – UNDP,
 Government of CG - 2005 w Chhattisgarh State Economic Survey –
2007-08 w Economic Survey 2007-08; Government of India
 Agriculture Policy: Vision 2020; Indian Agricultural Research Institute,
 New Delhi w Vision 2020 –National Council of Educational Research
and Training, New Delhi w Manas Bhattacharya
 Telecom Sector in India: Vision 2020 “, Paper prepared for Planning
Commission
 Fifth Economic Census 2005 – Fact Sheet – Chhattisgarh
 District Level Household and Facility survey – 2007-08; Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare; International institute for population sciences
(Deemed University) Mumbai
 Chhattisgarh A Profile – October 2007 – India Brand Equity Fund
 Indian Strategies to Achieve Universalisation of Elementary Education;
K. Gopalan; Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi
 Programmes for the people – Four Years of the UPA Government –
Chhattisgarh 2004-08; Government of India
 India: Preparing the Chhattisgarh State Roads Sector Development:
Proposed Increase in Technical Assistance Amount and Enhancement of
Scope February 2006; World Bank
 The Challenges for India’s Education System – April 2005; Marie Lall,
Chatham House
 Enhancing the quality and accessibility of higher education through the
use of Information and Communication Technologies.

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Committee – Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha

Agenda – Analysis of 1 year of Congress Government and

Speaker – Mr. Abhishek Mishra

The Executive Board of BYC-2020 welcomes each one of you. For

Before the elections congress govt zeroed down to 36 major points of

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