Which state is more poor Bihar or Jharkhand?
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Which state is more poor Bihar or Jharkhand?
Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh have emerged as the poorest states in India, according to Niti Aayog’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). As per the index, 51.91 per cent population of Bihar is poor, followed 42.16 per cent in Jharkhand, 37.79 per cent in Uttar Pradesh.
Is Bihar a mineral rich state?
Bihar is one of the bimaru states of the Union whose mineral wealth has been exploited for a very long time. The mineral-rich states of Orissa, Bihar (with Jharkhand) and West Bengal have been devastated for decades by the freight equalization policy of the centre.
Is Jharkhand the richest state in India?
In India, Jharkhand is one of the leading states in terms of economic growth. At current prices, Jharkhand’s total GSDP stood at Rs. Jharkhand is one of the richest mineral zones in the world and boasts of 40\% and 29\% of India’s mineral and coal reserves, respectively.
Who is the founder of Jharkhand?
JMM) is a State political party in the Indian state of Jharkhand which was founded by Binod Bihari Mahato….Jharkhand Mukti Morcha.
| Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Jharkhand Liberation Front | |
|---|---|
| Rajya Sabha leader | Shibu Soren |
| Founder | Binod Bihari Mahato |
| Founded | 15 November 1972 |
| Headquarters | Bariatu Road, Ranchi, Jharkhand – 834008 |
Why are there so many Biharis in Jharkhand?
Similarly, most of the people in Jharkhand are Biharis. Bokaro, Jamshedpur, Ranchi are among heavily industrialized places in Jharkhand and due to social status of that time, most employees are from Bihar (read north Bihar).
Why has the bifurcation of Bihar not been met?
But surprisingly condition of these tribal people has not changed much till date. Hence the main purpose of the bifurcation has not been met and above that splitting Bihar into two states Bihar and Jharkhand in 2000 has badly affected the development of the state as most of the mines and power plants are now in Jharkhand.
Why was Bihar divided into two states?
Original Bihar was divided into two states for the development of the Adivasi (Tribals) in Jharkhand. But surprisingly condition of these tribal people has not changed much till date.
What is the history of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha?
Jharkhand mukti morcha (JMM) was formed in 1972, with a reason that whole south Bihar were exploited by north Bihar and should be granted a new state for south Bihar, with a hope that with new state they would have greater representation and weight than they had in Bihar.