MkW- jeu flag ea=ky;] eq[;ea=h jk;iqj] NŸkhlx<+ MANTRALAYA, DR. RAMAN SINGH RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH CHIEF MINISTER Ph. - (O) 0771-2221000-01 Fax - 0771-2221306 Ph. - (R) 0771-2331000-01 MESSAGE Conventional wisdom always defi ned development in a uni-dimensional manner by considering only the economic growth. It was only when the concept of Human Development evolved, that the parameters of growth were enlarged to include social indicators coupled with economic variables. In this backdrop, with this Human Development Report, Chhattisgarh joins a selected band of States who have published such Human Development Reports. I would like to congratulate UNDP and the Planning Commission, Government of India for joining hands for preparing the First Human Development Report. I would also like to place on record my appreciation for the seminal role played by CHiPS (CHhattisgarh infotech and biotech Promotion Society) in the preparation of this Report. (DR. RAMAN SINGH) vej vxzoky lh&4] 'kadj uxj jksM] jk;iqj ¼NŸkhlx<+½ ea=h nwjHkk"k % 0771 & 2221109 0771 & 5080539 dk;kZy; NŸkhlx<+ ’kklu 0771 & 2331020 0771 & 2331021 fuokl foŸk] ;kstuk] okf.kfT;d dj] QSDl % 0771 & 2445836 lkaf[;dh] uxjh; iz’kklu] okf.kfT;d ,oa Øekad ........................... m|ksx] xzkeks|ksx] lkoZtfud miØe] lwpuk izkS|ksfxdh rFkk tSo izkS|ksfxdh fnukad ........................... MESSAGE The main objective of the HDR is to provide a platform and trigger a debate to evolve the human development blueprint for the State of Chhattisgarh. The problem and challenges for development are many, but I am sure the Report will help us to focus on the core issues and crystalise a growth and development model which takes into account the hopes and aspirations of the local populace, helps retain its culture and heritage and restores the ecological balance by creating synergy between elements of nature, science and technology. UNDP and the Planning Commission deserves special mention for their contribution to this Report. The contribution of CHiPS (CHhattisgarh infotech and biotech Promotion Society) is very commendable as it volunteered to take up the responsibility of preparation of HDR at a time when there were hardly any institutions in the State which could have taken up this responsibility. (AMAR AGRAWAL) United Nations Development Programme Planning Commission MESSAGE We congratulate the people and the Government of Chhattisgarh for preparing their fi rst Human Development Report. A novel approach was adopted for the preparation of the Report, whereby a remarkably participatory process culminated in the State Human Development Report. It is heartening to note that a large number of village level and sixteen district level reports, aptly called Jan Rapats (People's Reports), have been prepared as part of the process. We are confi dent that the methodology applied for the preparation of the Report would be of immense interest globally. The Report echoes people's voices on a range of issues that affect their day- to-day lives – issues related to livelihoods, health, education, natural resources and institutions. All through the Report, one gets glimpses of the strong desire of people to attain higher levels of human development by adopting new concepts and modern systems even while retaining respect for traditional knowledge and wisdom. It further emerges from the Report that issues of sustainability are close to people's hearts. We are hopeful that this unique endeavour will contribute to designing and implementing policies and programmes that are conducive to human development. Rohini Nayyar Maxine Olson Adviser (RD), Planning Commission UNDP Resident Representative & Government of India UN Resident Coordinator Preface Chhattisgarh is one of the youngest members perceptions are the cornerstone of this Report. of the Indian Union, born on 1st November 2000. Members of the Jan Rapat project team at The raison d'être of Chhattisgarh was economic the State level prepared the State Report. The and social underdevelopment of this region in Human Development Report of the State has undivided Madhya Pradesh. The formation of tried to capture the essence of the village and the new State has thrown both challenges and the District Jan Rapats without compromising opportunities for the development of the State. on the big picture. The State Report does have These challenges assume a new dimension in wider perception and contains many of the the backdrop of the fact that around 32 percent actionable suggestions, which have been made of the population of Chhattisgarh belongs in the district and Village Reports. to Scheduled Tribes and another 12 percent belongs to the Scheduled Castes. Undoubtedly, The Human Development Report of Chhattisgarh economic growth without social growth would is a unique document in more ways than one. further accentuate the regional, sectoral and The documentation exercise itself is without communal disparities. It is in this backdrop that any parallel. The sheer number of people who the concept of human development and this participated in preparation of this Report is Report are of vital importance to the State of mind-boggling. Facts and figures, which have Chhattisgarh. been quoted by various Government agencies, have been commented upon by the people In an amazing exercise without parallel, village and various claims and counterclaims have Jan Rapats were written by the people in 19,128 also been verified or refuted by the people villages of Chhattisgarh. These reports were themselves. One of the many remarkable then ratified by the village communities. District features of this Report is that the perceptions of Reports were prepared for the 16 districts people at the grassroot level and the facts and of Chhattisgarh based on a 10 to 15 percent figures have been presented in original without sample of the Village Reports, selected on the any cosmetic doctoring, irrespective of their basis of 16 criteria. Of the total number of sweetness or bitterness. Apparently, accuracy Village Jan Rapats, 2869 reports were selected in reporting was one of the guiding principles for the perception analysis. A matrix was of this Report. developed to categorise people’s perceptions on a qualitative scale, from the discussions and There are no simple growth and development comments documented in the reports. People’s solutions to be adopted. The complexities ix Preface and wide ranging disparities prevailing in the lack organisational maturity and infrastructure; State have been adequately highlighted in the it is also true that the young possess youthful text of the HDR. The northern, southern and exuberance, enthusiasm, greater energy and central regions have their own peculiarities determination. We must exploit our greatest and therefore there are no common solutions. strength – our participative work culture (as The growth and development road map has to demonstrated in the preparation in the Report) be evolved factoring the ground realities. The to take our people ahead rapidly, along the road strategy of growth has to be tailored as per leading to an improved quality of life. the regional fabric i.e. the Human and Material Resources. We have to be extremely careful It now devolves on us, leaders and administrators as diverse action plans often lead to dilution to study this Report and develop a holistic of goals, frittering away scant resources. growth model. While it is true that being a young State, we VIVEK DHAND, IAS Secretary Government of Chhattisgarh Department of Information Technology & Biotechnology x Chhattisgarh Human Development Report Prologue The Chhattisgarh ki Jan Rapat is primarily an State – workshops with civil society, workshops effort of the people of Chhattisgarh at the with media, workshops with sangwaaris and Village, District and State level. The Report workshops with Panchayat representatives. All is a tribute to the people of Chhattisgarh and these institutions and people deserve special is the culmination of the hard work done by thanks. the people of 19,000 villages, the sangwaaris (village facilitators) and the village Sahyogi Dals The Human Development Report team is (village level task forces). grateful to the district level advisory boards, constituted in all the districts to facilitate the We are greatly indebted to the Cabinet sub process of writing the village Jan Rapats. The committee, which was formed under the Village Reports formed the basis of the district chairmanship of Shri Amar Agrawal, Minister for Jan Rapats. Finance, Planning & Statistics, and Commerce & Industries to analyse the Report. The other The chapters in this Report are primarily based members of the sub committee were Shri Ajay on background papers prepared on the basis of Chandrakar, Minister for Panchayat & Rural village and district Jan Rapats. Subject experts Development, Higher Education, Technical collated these papers and the final chapters Education & Manpower Planning, Shri Rajesh draw on their inputs and contributions. The Munat, Minister of State for Public Works & chapters on Natural Resources, on Education, School Education, Dr. Krishna Murthy Bandhi, Knowledge and Information and Income and Minister of State for Health & Medical Education Livelihoods are largely based on the background and Shri A. K. Vijayavargia, Chief Secretary. We papers prepared by Sanket Development are thankful to the Chairman and the members of Group. The chapter on Health and Well-being the committee for providing valuable guidance was put together by Ms. Rinchin, Mr. Amitabh in finalising this Report. Singh & Ms. Leena Singh developed the chapter on Society and Institutions and the chapter The Report is an outcome of an interactive on Human Development in Chhattisgarh. The process that involved academia and academic perception analysis in all the chapters has been institutions of Chhattisgarh, civil society prepared by the Debate team. The 16 district organisations, Panchayat representatives, profiles are also based on inputs received media and government institutions. The process from the Sanket Development Group. We are included many workshops in all the regions of the thankful to Ms. Nandini Oberoi, who reworked xi Prologue the chapters, and diligently edited the Report.