1Research Scholar, M.G.C.G.V, Chitrakoot, Satna, M.P.
2Associate Professor, M.G.C.G.V, Chitrakoot, Satna, M.P.
3Professor, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, (C.G.)
*E-mail id: roshan_smcs@rediffmail.com
Online published on 5 December, 2015.
The present study was conducted in different district of Chhattisgarh. The pattern of development of different districts was obtained with the help of composite index based on optimum combination of five agricultural indicators along with nine infrastructural indicators. The district-wise data for the year 2012–13 in respect of these indicators were utilized for 27 districts of the State. The pattern of development was estimated separately for agricultural sector and infrastructural facilities sector. The district of Raipur was ranked first in agricultural and infrastructural development. Wide disparities were observed in the pattern of development among different districts. Infrastructural facilities were found to be positively associated with the level of developments in agricultural sector and overall socio-economic field. Agricultural development was influencing the overall socio-economic development in the positive direction. The trends of composite and individual infrastructural indicators, fertilizer and HYVs have been examined and their impacts on agricultural productivity in Chhattisgarh state have been reported. The trend of composite infrastructure index has shown sharp fluctuations, while electrified villages and rural roads have indicated a rising trend.
Developmental indicators, Composite index, Potential targets, Model districts
