Rice suitability categorization for different district of Chhattisgarh for the period of 15 years pre rainfall scenario

The 3 districts (Sukama, Jashpur and Sarguja) come under highly suitable for rainfed cultivation of rice under traditional biasi system with improved techniques available. In this analysis 08 districts (Narayanpur, Mahasamund, Koriya, Korba, Sarguja, Gariyaband, Dantewada and Bijapur) found for the condition under normally suitable for rainfed rice cultivation with good management and improved techniques. Similarly, 08 districts (Rajnandgaon, Raipur, Raigarh, Mungeli, Kanker, Durg, Dhamtari, Bilaspur and Balod) indicated that not economically suitable for rice rainfed cultivation. Crop diversification is necessary in near future. 02 districts (Baloda Bazar and Kabirdham) come under category which indicated that not economically suitable for rainfed rice cultivation immediate diversification is necessary.