For making improvement in the academic scenario of the state, state government has launched several programs. The state government has made persistent efforts in the overall growth in the literacy rate. According to the 2001 census report, Chhattisgarh had a literacy rate of 65.18% which included male and female literacy rate of 77.86% and 52.40% respectively. The education of women and students belonging to the underprivileged section of the society must be given the prime importance. The capital city of Raipur is the main center of higher education in Chhattisgarh.