Chhattisgarh

Why it matters

• Acts as a major hub for the nation's mineral extraction, particularly coal and iron ore, contributing significantly to industrial energy security.
• Serves as a critical case study for the implementation of the Forest Rights Act and community-based resource management.
• Presents unique governance challenges related to regional development disparities and the integration of tribal populations into the mainstream economy.

How it is asked

Focus on the state's role in India's mineral-led economic strategy, the impact of the Fifth Schedule on tribal administration, and the effectiveness of welfare schemes in Left-Wing Extremism affected districts.