Due to its large tribal population Chhattisgarh had not been a part of main stream and thus, remained underdeveloped. This reason lead to a process of questioning and protest hence leading to creation of Chhattisgarh state curved out of Madhya Pradesh. • About 35% of the total geographical area is under cultivation. Kharif is the main cropping season in Chhattisgarh. • Rice is the predominant crop of Chhattisgarh, it is known as the ‘Rice Bowl’ of India. Chhattisgarh basin drained by the Mahanadi and its tributaries is the main rice-producing region.