why chattisgarh known as rice bowl of India?describe in climatic condition
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. To start off over 20,000 variety of rice is produced in Chhattisgarh. In 2014 rice produced by Chhattisgarh is approx 75 lakh tons with a productivity of approximately 1600 kg/hec. And in 2015 Chhattisgarh produced approx 77 lakh tons rice with productivity of 1700 kg/hec. Chhattisgarh has won Krishi Karman award for achieving high rice production during the crop year 2012-13. Chhattisgarh is currently one of the main exporter states for rice in India and is considered one of the most productive states for rice in India. Little wonder its called the "Rice Bowl".
About 80% of the population of state is rural and main occupation of the villagers is agriculture. Here the climate is favorable for cultivation of rice and this crop mainly depends upon the water, which is fulfilled by the south west monsoon (June - Sept) and rest is fulfilled from irrigation from the rivers Mahanadi, Shivnath, Pairi, Sodhur, Jonk, Kelo, Indiravati and Canals.
About 80% of the population of state is rural and main occupation of the villagers is agriculture. Here the climate is favorable for cultivation of rice and this crop mainly depends upon the water, which is fulfilled by the south west monsoon (June - Sept) and rest is fulfilled from irrigation from the rivers Mahanadi, Shivnath, Pairi, Sodhur, Jonk, Kelo, Indiravati and Canals.
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Chhattisgarh is located in the central part of India where climatic conditions are tropical. Its temperature is hot and humid. About 44% of the state is covered with forest thus act as a decent source for the people residing in the area.
It is known as rice bowl as it has a rich traditional food culture. Rice is the staple diet of the people. Chhattisgarh maintains a ethnic food culture most of the population of the state live in tribal areas.
About 44% of the state is covered with forest thus act as a decent source for the people residing in the area.
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