Bihar is the birthplace of the founder of Buddhism, Gautam Buddha, and the founder of Jainism,

Vardhaman Mahavir. The Nalanda university, one of the world's oldest universities, is also located here.

Bihar falls in the category of a BIMARU state due to poor development and backwardness. It ranks very
low in many social parameters due to a high population (8,28,78,796), negatively skewed sex ratio (921
females per 1000 males) and a low literacy rate (47.53 per cent), according to the 2001 Census.
However, in recent years, Bihar has shown signals of change. In 2009, the state has seen the second
highest growth rate (11.4 per cent) among all states in India. Patna, the capital city, was cited by the
World Bank as the second best city in India to start a business.

The state's economy is primarily dependent on the services sector which contributed to 56 per cent of the
GSDP. The lowest contributor was the secondary sector (18 per cent), followed by the primary sector (26
per cent) (2008-09). Agriculture employs a majority of the population and wheat, maize and rice are the
important crops under cultivation. Bihar is also the highest producer of litchis and contributes to over 50
per cent of India's produce.

However, maximum average annual growth from 2004-05 to 2008-09 has been witnessed by the
secondary sector. The construction sector alone has witnessed a growth of 35.8 per cent in the five-year
period, followed by the communication sector. Good roads, better connectivity and overall infrastructural
development has helped boost the economic growth. These developments are likely to increase the
urbanisation levels of this state beyond the current low levels of 10.7 per cent.

The state continues to experience huge out migration of people to cities like Mumbai and Delhi. These
migrants remit around Rs.15,000 crore to the state per year. The effect of this migration of rural workers
has been felt in the villages of Bihar as there is a paucity of agricultural labourers during the peak season.

The monthly review of Bihar's economy gives an overview of and trends in:-

 Agriculture
 Infrastruture Power, Road, Aviation, Telecom
 Investments
 Inflation

The Monthly Review of the Bihar Economy is part of the State Analysis Service.

Madhya pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is one of the large States in India in terms of area and population. The
State's population stood at six crore in 2002-03. Madhya Pradesh is located in central India and is
famous as India'slargest producer of soyabeans.

 Agriculture and Industries accountd for about 25 per cent of the GSDP each.
 Services sector contributed 41 per cent to the GDP.

The State is a   major producer of oilseeds, with soyabean being a principal oilseed crop. Along with
oilseeds, it is also an important producer of wheat and pulses. The State is the second largest producer
of cement with a share of around 13 per cent in total production in the country.

The Monthly Review of Madhya Pradesh Economy, is the source of comprehensive information and
analysis on all the sectors of the State. It presents time series data on
 Population
 State income primary, secondary and tertiary sectors of the economy
 Public finance
 Infrastructure
 Investment
 Banking
 Social sector
 Corporate sector
 Prices

Similar set of data is presented for districts as well. The Review also provides  inter-state comparisons.

The Monthly Review of the Madhya Pradesh Economy is part of the State Analysis Service.

Rajasthan

Rajasthan is home to a population of 5.65 crore as per Census 2001. It accounts for roughly four per cent
of the country's GDP.

The services sector accounts for 43 per cent of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). The share of the
industrial sector is 29 per cent, while the agricultural sector accounts for 28 per cent.

Rajasthan is the leading producer of cement in the country, contributing to 16 per cent of the national
cement output. The state ranks second in the production of oilseeds in the country; other principal crops
cultivated here include wheat, corn and millets. It also spearheads the production of a variety of minerals
such as zinc, feldspar and asbestos owing to the wide spectrum of mineral deposits found here.

Tradition and royal heritage melt into the backdrop of the 'Great Indian Desert', making it a much sought
after tourist destination. Tourism is a flourishing industry, augmenting the share of the services sector in
the state's GDP.

The monthly review of the Rajasthan economy gives an up-to-date sectoral analysis of the state. The
review encompasses an analysis of current economic trends across a range of sectors. The sectors
broadly covered in the review include:-

 Agriculture and allied sectors

 Infrastructure - Aviation, Roads
 Investments
 Power
 Telecommunication
 Consumer Price Index

The Monthly Review of the Rajasthan economy is part of the State Analysis Service.

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is the most populous State in India. It accounts for over 16 per cent of the country's
population. As per the census 2001, population of this State was 166 million. Encompassing an area of
2,40,928 square kms, it is the fourth largest Statecovering nine per cent of the country's geographical
area. The State comprises of 70 districts. The density of population is around 689 persons per square
kilometre.

 Agriculture & allied services accounts for 32 per cent of state's GDP
 Industry accounts for 26 per cent
 Services sectors sccounts for 42 per cent.

The Monthly Review of Uttar Pradesh Economy provides information on all the major economic
indicators of the state. These include

 Agriculture
 Infrastructure
 Industry
 Small savings
 Banking
 Investment projects
 Social sectors
 Consumer prices.

It also covers the financial information and the corporate events of the major companies situated in the
State.

The Monthly Review of the Uttar Pradesh Economy is part of the State Analysis Service.

Uttarakhand:

Situated at the foothills of the Himalayan mountain ranges, Uttarakhand was carved out of northern Uttar
Pradesh on 9 November 2000. Out of a geographical area spread over 53,483 sq km, 86 per cent is
covered by hilly terrain. The population of the state as per Census 2001 stands at 84.8 lakh. Around 43
per cent of the state's GDP comes from the services sector, the agricultural and industrial sectors
contribute 33 per cent and 24 per cent respectively.

The state has excellent potential for hydropower generation due to a large network of rivers prominent
among which are Ganga, Yamuna and Bhagirathi. At an altitude of 261 metres, Tehri dam on the river
Bhagirathi is the eighth tallest dam in the world.

The peculiarities of Uttarakhand's terrain pose challenges to its development and limits its growth
potential to agro-based and forest-based industries. About 90 per cent of the population depends on
agriculture for its livelihood. The principal crops cultivated here are wheat, rice and sugarcane. It is also a
major producer of horticulture crops such as apples, lychees and oranges.

Tourism is the key driver of the economy, and religious tourism is an important component. For adventure
lovers, it is a destination for mountaineering, hiking and rock climbing.

The monthly review of the Uttarakhand economy provides detailed information on current economic
trends across all important sectors of the state. The sectors covered in the review are :-

 Agriculture
 Infrastructure - Roads
 Power
 Investments
The Monthly Review of the Uttarakhand economy is part of the State Analysis Service.