State

Statistics Capital City Jammu (Winter) Srinagar (Summer) Population 1,35,47,000 Language Urudu, Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi and English Districts 20 Christian Adherents 0.20% Unreached Groups 296 Islam came to Kashmir during 13th and 14thcentury A.D. In 1752, Kashmir passed on from the feeble control of the Mughal emperor of the time to Ahmed Shah Abdali of Afghanistan. The Valley was ruled by the Pathans for 67 years. The land of Jammu was divided into 22 hill principalities. The State was governed by Dogra rulers till 1947, when the Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession in favour of the Indian Union on 26 October, 1947. Agriculture constitutes an important sector of the state economy as around 70 per cent of the population of J&K derive greater part of their income directly or indirectly from this sector. Jammu and Kashmir is well known for its horticulture produce both in India and abroad. Jammu and Kashmir is an important tourist destination and has been a place of attraction for tourists since centuries. Prayer Points For a Revival in the churches of various denominations in the State. For the advancement of missionary work among Tribal people in the State done by Missionary Organizations. For the Believers to sincerely pray for a Revival in their State. For a unity among the believers of all Evangelical Churches. For the believers to have a burden for the souls. For the believers to stand against all efforts of Satan to divert the believers from following Jesus Christ, towards the world. For the welfare of all the poor, downtrodden, destitute and orphans and the organizations which work for the welfare of those people. First of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.(I Timothy 1:1-2) Pray for a lasting peace in the State. “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask (Pray to) the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” – Jesus (Math:9:37-38)

Statistics Capital City Ranchi Population 3,45,57,000 Language Hindi Districts 24 Christian Adherents 3.90% Unreached Groups 470 Jharkhand which came into being on 15 November 2000 as the 28th State of the Union is the homeland of the tribals who had dreamed of a separate state for a long time. According to legend, Raja Jai Singh Deo of Odisha had declared himself the ruler of Jharkhand in the 13th century. It largely comprises forest tracks of Chhotanagpur Plateau and Santhal Pargana and has distinct cultural traditions. In post-independence era, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha started a regular agitation which impelled the government to establish the Jharkhand Area Autonomous Council in 1995 and finally a full-fledged State. Jharkhand is bound by West Bengal in the east, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in the west, Bihar in the north and Odisha in the south. The State has an area of 79,714 sq km of which 18,423 sq km is forest land. Agriculture and allied activities are the major sources of Jharkhand’s economy. Prayer Points For a Revival in the churches of various denominations in Jharkhand. For the advancement of missionary work among Tribal people in the State done by Missionary Organizations. For the Believers to sincerely pray for a Revival in Jharkhand. For a unity among the believers of all Evangelical Churches. For the believers to have a burden for the souls. For the believers to stand against all efforts of Satan to divert the believers from following Jesus Christ, towards the world. For the welfare of all the poor, downtrodden, destitute and orphans and the organizations which work for the welfare of those people. First of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.(I Timothy 1:1-2) “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask (Pray to) the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” – Jesus (Math:9:37-38)

Statistics Capital City Bangalore Population 6,11,31,000 Language Kannada Districts 30 Christian Adherents 1.90% Unreached Groups 609 Karnataka is one of the well-known states in South West India. Originally, it was known as State of Mysore but was renamed Karnataka in the year 1973. Bangalore is the largest city, and also the capital of this state. Karnataka is the 9th largest state in India by population. (6,11,31,000)The state has 30 districts. Kannada is the official and spoken language of this state. Other languages that are spoken in this state are Konkani, Tulu and Hindi. The Christian Population is about 1.90% of the total population and unreached groups are about 609. Prayer Points For a Revival in the churches of various denominations in the State. For the advancement of missionary work among Tribal people in the State done by Missionary Organizations. For the Believers to sincerely pray for a Revival in their State. For a unity among the believers of all Evangelical Churches in the State. For the believers to have a burden for the souls. For the believers to stand against all efforts of Satan to divert the believers from following Jesus Christ, towards the world. For the welfare of all the poor, downtrodden, destitute and orphans and the organizations which work for the welfare of those people. First of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.(I Timothy 1:1-2)

Statistics Capital City Thiruvananthapuram Population 3,44,79,000 Language Malayalam and English Districts 14 Christian Adherents 18.38% Unreached Groups 366 Kerala is a state tucked away in the southwest corner of India. The state is often referred as “God’s Own Country”. Wedged in between the Western Ghats with its highest peaks of Anamudi and Agasthyarkoodam on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west and blessed by North-East (October – November) and South-West (June – August) monsoon seasons this evergreen land of Kerala in the South-Western part of the Indian Peninsula, with mountains, hills valleys and lakes, deserves to be praised with the epithet ‘God’s own Country’ which the famous English Poet Dylan Thomas used to eulogise the Wales Countryside. Thiruvananthapuram is the Capital City of Kerala. Kerala has a population of 3,44,79,000 and is spread over an area of 38,863 km. An Indian state with a literacy level of 100%. Both Malayalam and English are widely taught Language in the state. The State of Kerala is divided into fourteen districts. Kerala has a history dating back to the Christian era, although the modern Kerala was created on 1st November 1956. It has the highest literacy rate in the country, lowest infant mortality rate. 366/417 Groups are yet to be reached with the Gospel. Prayer Points For a Revival in the churches of various denominations in Kerala. For the advancement of missionary work among Tribal people in the State done by Missionary Organizations. For the Believers to sincerely pray for a Revival in Kerala. For a unity among the believers of all Evangelical Churches in the State. For the believers to have a burden for the souls. For the believers to stand against all efforts of Satan to divert the believers from following Jesus Christ, towards the world. For the welfare of all the poor, downtrodden, destitute and orphans and the organizations which work for the welfare of those people. first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.(I Timothy 1:1-2) “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask (Pray to) the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” – Jesus (Math:9:37-38)

Statistics Capital City Bhopal Population 8,21,93,000 Language Hindi Districts 51 Christian Adherents 0.30% Unreached Groups 683 Madhya Pradesh is situated in the heart of India. It is also known as ‘MP’.Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh.The State has a population of 8,21,93,000 people.The Language in Madhya Pradesh is Hindi.There are 51 districts in the State. The Christian Population is 0.30% of the total population. There are about 683 groups which are to be reached with the Gospel. Madhya Pradesh is the second largest Indian State in size with an area of 3,08,000 sq.km. Geographically it occupies a pivotal position in the country. Madhya Pradesh came into being on 1 November 1956. It was reorganized on 1 November 2000 to create a new Chhattisgarh state. The successive state, now, is bounded on the north by Uttar Pradesh, east by Chhattisgarh, south by Maharashtra and west by Gujarat and Rajasthan. Agriculture is the mainstay of State’s economy as 74.73 % of the people are rural. As much as 49 % of the land area is cultivable. Prayer Points For a Revival in the churches of various denominations in the State. For the advancement of missionary work among Tribal people in the State done by Missionary Organizations. For the Believers to sincerely pray for a Revival in their State. For a unity among the believers of all Evangelical Churches in the State. For the believers to have a burden for the souls. For the believers to stand against all efforts of Satan to divert the believers from following Jesus Christ, towards the world. For the welfare of all the poor, downtrodden, destitute and orphans and the organizations which work for the welfare of those people. First of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.(I Timothy 1:1-2) “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask (Pray to) the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” – Jesus (Math:9:37-38)

Statistics Capital City Mumbai Population 12,27,55,000 Language Marathi Districts 35 Christian Adherents 0.90% Unreached Groups 781 Maharashtra was in the forefront of the freedom struggle,. Maharashtra was the home of Gandhiji’s movement, while Sevagram was the capital of nationalistic India during the Gandhian era. The administrative evolution of the state of Maharashtra is the outcome of the linguistic reorganisation of the States of India, effected on 1 May, 1960. The State was formed by bringing together all contiguous Marathi-speaking areas, which previously belonged to four different administrative hegemonies – the district between Daman and Goa that formed part of the original British Bombay Province; five districts of the Nizam’s dominion of Hyderabad; eight districts in the south of the Central Provinces (Madhya Pradesh) and a sizeable number of petty native-ruled state enclaves lying enclosed within the above areas, which later merged with adjoining districts. Located in the north centre of Peninsular India, with the command of the Arabian Sea through its port of Mumbai, Maharashtra has a remarkable physical homogeneity, enforced by its underlying geology. The dominant physical trait of the State is its plateau character. Maharashtra is a plateau of plateaus, its western upturned rims rising to form the Sahyadri Range parallel to the sea-coast, and its slopes gently descending towards the east and south-east. Satpuda ranges cover northern part of the State, while Ajanta and Satmala ranges run through central part of the State. Arabian Sea guards the western boundary of Maharashtra, while Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh are on the northern side. Chhattisgarh covers the eastern boundary of the State. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are on its southern side. Prayer Points For a Revival in the churches of various denominations in the State. For the advancement of missionary work among Tribal people in the State done by Missionary Organizations. For the Believers to sincerely pray for a Revival in their State. For a unity among the believers of all Evangelical Churches in the State. For the believers to have a burden for the souls. For the believers to stand against all efforts of Satan to divert the believers from following Jesus Christ, towards the world. For the welfare of all the poor, downtrodden, destitute and orphans and the organizations which work for the welfare of those people. First of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.(I Timothy 1:1-2) “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask (Pray to) the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” – Jesus (Math:9:37-38)

Statistics Capital City Imphal Population 34,15,000 Language Kuki, Naga, Pangal, and Mizo Districts 9 Christian Adherents 40.20% Unreached Groups 128 Manipur has a long and glorious history from the beginning of the Christian era. The recorded history of kingship started from 33 A.D., The independence and sovereignty of Manipur remained uninterrupted until the Burmese invaded and occupied it for seven years in the first quarter of the 19th century (1819-25). Then came British Paramountcy in 1891, and later on it was merged with the Indian Union as part “C” State on 15 October 1949. This was replaced by a Territorial Council of 30 elected and 2 nominated members. Later in 1963, a Legislative Assembly of 30 elected and 3 nominated members was established under the Union Territories Act, 1962. The status of the administrator was raised from Chief Commissioner to the status of the Lt. Governor with effect from 19 December 1969. Manipur attained full-fledged statehood on 21 January 1972. With this, a Legislative Assembly consisting of 60 elected members was established. Manipur is situated on the eastern frontier of India. It is bounded on the east by Myanmar (Burma), on the north by the State of Nagaland, on the west by the State of Assam and on the south by the State of Mizoram and Myanmar.It has an area of 22,327 sq. km. Physically Manipur comprises of two parts, the hills, and the Valley. The valley is at the center surrounded by hills on all sides. The hills cover about 9/10 of the total area of the State. Manipur Valley is about 790 meters above the sea level. The hill ranges are higher in the north and gradually diminish in height as they reach the southern part of Manipur. The valley itself slopes down towards the south. Agriculture and allied activities are the only mainstay of the State’s economy where about 70 percent of the population depends on it. The State has two topographical zones – valley and hills. The valley is known as the ‘Rice Bowl’ of the State. The valley has sub-tropical to the sub-temperate climate with an average altitude of 3000 meters above MSL. The State has distinct winter, warm, humid and rainy summer. Prayer Points For a Revival in the churches of various denominations in the State. For the advancement of missionary work among Tribal people in the State done by Missionary Organizations. For the Believers to sincerely pray for a Revival in their State. For a unity among the believers of all Evangelical Churches in the State. For the believers to have a burden for the souls. For the believers to stand against all efforts of Satan to divert the believers from following Jesus Christ, towards the world. For the welfare of all the poor, downtrodden, destitute and orphans and the organizations which work for the welfare of those people. First of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.(I Timothy 1:1-2) “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask (Pray to) the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” – Jesus (Math:9:37-38)

Statistics Capital City Shillong Population 34,69,000 Language Garo, Khasi and Pnar Districts 12 Christian Adherents 70.0% Unreached Groups 136 Meghalaya, the Abode of Clouds, is a state in the Northeast region of India. Prayer Points For a Revival in the churches of various denominations in the State. For the advancement of missionary work among Tribal people in the State done by Missionary Organizations. For the Believers to sincerely pray for a Revival in their State. For a unity among the believers of all Evangelical Churches in the State. For the believers to have a burden for the souls. For the believers to stand against all efforts of Satan to divert the believers from following Jesus Christ, towards the world. For the welfare of all the poor, downtrodden, destitute and orphans and the organizations which work for the welfare of those people. First of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.(I Timothy 1:1-2)

Statistics Capital City Aizawl Population 10,97,200 Language Mizo and English Districts 11 Christian Adherents 85.70% Unreached Groups 90 Mizoram is a mountainous region which became the 23rd state of the Indian Union in February 1987. It was one of the districts of Assam till 1972 when it became a Union Territory. After being annexed by the British in 1891, for the first few years, Lushai Hills in the north remained under Assam while the southern half remained under Bengal. Both these parts were amalgamated in 1898 into one district called Lushai Hills District under the Chief Commissioner of Assam. With the implementation of the North-Eastern Reorganisation Act in 1972, Mizoram became a Union Territory and as a sequel to the signing of the historic memorandum of settlement between the Government of India and the Mizo National Front in 1986, it was granted statehood on 20 February 1987. Sandwiched between Myanmar in the east and the south and Bangladesh in the west, Mizoram occupies an area of great strategic importance in the north-eastern corner of India. Mizoram has great natural beauty and an endless variety of landscape. It is rich in fauna and flora. The Mizos came under the influence of the British Missionaries in the 19th Century. Now, most of the Mizos are Christians. Mizo language has no script of its own. The missionaries introduced the Roman script for the Mizo language and formal education. Literacy in the state has grown rapidly, and Mizoram literacy at 91.58 per cent is the third most literate in the country. Serchip district (98.76%) and Aizawl district (98.50%) recorded the highest literacy rates among districts in the country. The State also holds the highest child sex ratio of 971 females for 1000 males according to the 2011 Census. About 60 per cent of the people of Mizoram is engaged in agricultural and its allied activities. The main pattern of agriculture followed is Jhum or Shifting cultivation Prayer Points For a Revival in the churches of various denominations in the State. For the advancement of missionary work among Tribal people in the State done by Missionary Organizations. For the Believers to sincerely pray for a Revival in all the Churches in their State. For a unity among the believers of all Evangelical Churches in the State. For the believers to have a burden for the souls and proclaim the love of Jesus. For the believers to stand firmly against all efforts of Satan to divert the believers from following Jesus Christ, towards the world. For the welfare of all the poor, downtrodden, destitute and orphans and the organizations which work for the welfare of those people. First of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.(I Timothy 1:1-2) “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask (Pray to) the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” – Jesus (Math:9:37-38)

Statistics Capital City Kohima Population 22,91,000 Language Nagamese Districts 16 Christian Adherents 90% Unreached Groups 113 Prayer Points For a Revival in the churches of various denominations in the State.  For the advancement of missionary work among Tribal people in the State done by Missionary Organizations. For the Believers to sincerely pray for a Revival in their State. For a unity among the believers of all Evangelical Churches in the State. For the believers to have a burden for the souls. For the believers to stand against all efforts of Satan to divert the believers from following Jesus Christ, towards the world. For the welfare of all the poor, downtrodden, destitute and orphans and the organizations which work for the welfare of those people. first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.(I Timothy 1:1-2)