Occupation in Madhya Pradesh
1. Agriculture
Talking about the first aspect of the economy of Madhya Pradesh, we can mention that Madhya Pradesh is an agricultural state where the main occupation of the people is agriculture.
In spite of the growth of industries, agriculture is moving steadily in the economic backdrop of the state.
Some of the important crops that are vital to agriculture in Madhya Pradesh are follows, along with a study of their average production (in kilogram per hectare):
In Madhya Pradesh, about 49% of the land is cultivable, i.e. majority of the land surface is favorable for cultivation. The following data would further sort all queries regarding utilization of land in Madhya Pradesh for agriculture (according to a 2003-2004 survey):
In spite of the growth of industries, agriculture is moving steadily in the economic backdrop of the state.
Some of the important crops that are vital to agriculture in Madhya Pradesh are follows, along with a study of their average production (in kilogram per hectare):
- Rice - 1,058
- Wheat - 1,867
- Javar - 1,342
- Gram - 932
- Soybean - 1,132
- Sugarcane - 4,215
- Cotton - 557
In Madhya Pradesh, about 49% of the land is cultivable, i.e. majority of the land surface is favorable for cultivation. The following data would further sort all queries regarding utilization of land in Madhya Pradesh for agriculture (according to a 2003-2004 survey):
- Net Area Sown - 15,048 hectares
- Gross Cropped Area - 19,891 hectares
- Double Cropped Area - 4,843
- Net Irrigated Area - 5,631
- Gross Irrigated Area - 5,776
- Food Grains - 158.72 .
- Soybean - 47.09.
- Total Oil Seeds (including Soybean) - 55.86.
- Sugarcane - 2.18.
- Cotton - 6.58.
2. Mining
Mining and mineral growth plays a major role in the overall development of the state. The major minerals mined in Madhya Pradesh are diamonds, coal, bauxite, copper, manganese, limestone, iron ore, dolomite, rock phosphate etc.
Mining in Madhya Pradesh seeks :
- to unearth new mineral deposits by current techniques.
- to modify rules so that minor mineral quarries are distributed without auction to co-operative societies of members of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and traditional miners.
- to conduct systematic, scientific exploitation of minerals.
- to prioritize minerals with minimum ill effects on environment and forest resources.
- to promote research and development of minerals.
- to develop mineral based industries.
- to promote export of minerals.
- to enhance employment opportunities in the mining sector.
- to create a mining advisory board.
3. Tourism
Home to popular tourist attractions and monuments of historical significance, Madhya Pradesh has a booming tourism industry. The industry provides occupation to many. The Khajuraho temples in the North to Bandhavgarh and Kanha in the east and monuments like Sanchi Stupa are some places of tourist interest in the state. There are various mountain ranges, meandering rivers and dense forests in the state, which builds tourism too.
Monuments of Madhya Pradesh Tourism:
The stoneworks of the place bear the history of empires, warriors, and philosophers. The giant fort of Gwalior evokes memories of a momentous past. The series of temples and forts of Orchha has a medieval touch. Mandu bears testimony of the time when the Afghans marched in and crafted its stones. At Khajuraho, poetry is created on stone by the warrior race of Chandella Rajputs. The oldest Buddhist shrines at Sanchi reflect the glory of Ashokan times.
Holy Places of Madhya Pradesh Tourism:
Exquisite temples, mosques, bathing ghats and shrines are sanctified with faith. Pilgrims venerate the gods in the temples of Ujjain, Omkareshwar, and Maheshwar, and the mosque of Bhopal.
Wildlife of Madhya Pradesh Tourism:
Wildlife like tigers, spotted deer, wild boar, gaur and hundreds of species of birds roam free in the bamboo and sal forests of Kanha, Shivpuri, Panna and Bandhavgarh.
Festivals of Madhya Pradesh Tourism:
Dusshera at Bastar, Simhastha at Ujjain, Ramnaumi at Chitrakoot, Bhagoriya at Jhabua, and the annual dance festival at Khajuraho are popular throughout the country.
Besides, these ,industry and banking sectors are also working wonders in the economy of Madhya Pradesh. All the industries put together help the economy of Madhya Pradesh soar upwards.
The stoneworks of the place bear the history of empires, warriors, and philosophers. The giant fort of Gwalior evokes memories of a momentous past. The series of temples and forts of Orchha has a medieval touch. Mandu bears testimony of the time when the Afghans marched in and crafted its stones. At Khajuraho, poetry is created on stone by the warrior race of Chandella Rajputs. The oldest Buddhist shrines at Sanchi reflect the glory of Ashokan times.
Holy Places of Madhya Pradesh Tourism:
Exquisite temples, mosques, bathing ghats and shrines are sanctified with faith. Pilgrims venerate the gods in the temples of Ujjain, Omkareshwar, and Maheshwar, and the mosque of Bhopal.
Wildlife of Madhya Pradesh Tourism:
Wildlife like tigers, spotted deer, wild boar, gaur and hundreds of species of birds roam free in the bamboo and sal forests of Kanha, Shivpuri, Panna and Bandhavgarh.
Festivals of Madhya Pradesh Tourism:
Dusshera at Bastar, Simhastha at Ujjain, Ramnaumi at Chitrakoot, Bhagoriya at Jhabua, and the annual dance festival at Khajuraho are popular throughout the country.
Besides, these ,industry and banking sectors are also working wonders in the economy of Madhya Pradesh. All the industries put together help the economy of Madhya Pradesh soar upwards.
4. Livestock Rearing
Livestock are acclaimed as a major source of livelihood of the population of Madhya Pradesh. Besides, cattle are largely used for the purpose of ploughing the fields as well as in transportation. Livestock farming is the subsidiary occupation of the people of this state along with main agricultural practices. This state of Central India is characterised by the dominance of rural settlements.
Unlike, the livestock practices in the Himalayan region, plains of Ganga and Yamuna and Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats Madhya Pradesh represents very low level of livestock practices. Mostly, drought animals are reared and they are used for agricultural purposes as a form of manure and ploughing the fields. Although, dairy farming is carried out, the state is not self sufficient in the production of milk. Rearing livestock is considered as a beneficial occupation of the populace of the state.
The variety of domestic animals used in the state of Madhya Pradesh is not diverse. Most of the animals are drought and their role in the milk production is just negligible. On the other hand, the milk animals are rarely reared and their percentage is not up to the mark as compared to other states of India. The main livestock reared in the basin are cow, buffalo, goat, sheep, horse, camel and pig. Cow is regarded as significant and it is used for milk and manure. Buffaloes, goats and sheep are mainly used for milk and its products are sold in the local market. Horses and camels are main means of transportation, particularly in the rural areas. Mostly, they carry the goods from one village to another. Pigs are also reared in some areas.
Cattle farming in Madhya Pradesh are considered a premier occupation of the area where, the economy rests on primary sector. To develop this sector as a whole, several measures have been implemented for leading the way of self-sufficiency and developed economy in the state.
5. Industries
The industries of Madhya Pradesh provides a firm basis to the economy of Madhya Pradesh. In fact, industries of Madhya Pradesh are the means through which Madhya Pradesh is pacing up with all the other states of India.
Some of the important and major industries of Madhya Pradesh that are supporting Madhya Pradesh with all its might are:
- Beverage and Soft Drink based Industries
- Food Processing based Industries
- Forest Based Industries
- Electrical Engineering based Industries
- Electronic Engineering based Industries
- Mechanical Engineering based Industries
- Mechanical Engineering based Industries
- Drugs and Pharmaceuticals based Industries
- Chemical based Industries
- Petrochemical based Industries
- Agro based Industries
- Basic Metal based Industries
- Non Metallic Minerals based Industries
- Textile based Industries
- Leather based Industries
- Rubber and plastic based industries, etc.
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