The Territories and States of India

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Routledge, Sep 2, 2003 - Reference - 318 pages

This invaluable collection of information provides an in-depth guide to the regional dimension of the politics and economy of this vast and complex country. Incomparable in its coverage, it supplies the reader with a more complete understanding of India as a whole.
Part One: Introduction
An informative essay on the political development of India; The Centre and the States: Evolution of a Union
* a chronology of the country, with particular emphasis on regional issues
* statistics of major demographic and economic indicators, including comparative data
* information about the structure and organization of the national government in India.
Part Two: Territorial Surveys
Providing a wealth of information on each of the twenty-eight states and seven territories, each chapter includes:
* details of geography
* an account of the current and historical political situation
* an economic survey, including key statistics and details of infrastructure, agriculture, industry and tourism
* a directory of leading officials.

 

Contents

Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Section 16
Section 17
Section 18
Section 19
Section 20
Section 21
Section 22
Section 23

Section 9
Section 10
Section 11
Section 12
Section 13
Section 14
Section 15
Section 24
Section 25
Section 26
Section 27
Section 28
Section 29
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