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: IntroductionAn 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 SurveysProviding 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.
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: IntroductionAn 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 SurveysProviding 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.
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