Educational Facilities Raipur city is an important center of learning and it caters to the higher educational needs of Chhattishgarh region. The city is having two universities, viz Ravishankar University and Agricultural University, and several other specialized institutions of higher learning in field of technology and medicines. Present status of educational institutions is given in table Table EXISTING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
In 1971 there were only 11 colleges, 14 junior and 75 primary schools but in 2001 it has increased to 106 junior colleges and 262 primary schools. The trend of increase is shown in fig below.  Hospitals The city serves as an important center of medical and health services for the region .In 1971 there were only 3, Hospitals, one Dispensary, one T.B clinic and 2 Family Planning centers. At present three medical colleges (Allopathic, Ayurvadic and Homeopathy) with specialized services are functioning in the city. At present newly established Apollo hospital and modern medical institutes in private sector, 2 general hospitals, 2 specialized hospitals (one for Leprosy in Kapa and one T.B. Sanitorium in Sarona village) and 7 Govt. dispensaries exists in the city. Nursing homes in different parts of city are providing specialized and extensive facility for the people. Raipur Development plan 2005 envisages following proposals:
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