Encyclopaedia of Indian Geography (3 Vols-Set)

Contents: Vol. I: Preface. 1. India at a glance. 2. Salient features. 3. Physical features. 4. The environment. 5. Green wealth. 6. Conditions of climate. 7. Drainage system. 8. Soil's nature resources. Index.

Vol. II: 1. Industrial development--history, plans and policies. 2. Industrial regions--concept, growth and distribution. 3. Agro-based industries--types, production and distribution. 4. Green revolution. 5. Textile industries--types, production and distribution. 6. Mineral based industries--types, production and distribution. 7. Heavy engineering goods manufacturing industries--types, production an distribution. 8. Chemical industries--types, production and distribution. 9. The transportation-service industries--surface, air and water. 10. Commercial activities--an aspect of Indian marking. 11. Foreign trade--an account of export and import. Index.

Vol. III: 1. Agriculture development. 2. Trends of development. 3. Local division. 4. Farming income. 5. Producing plants. 6. Yields for business. 7. Crops for utilization. 8. Irrigation process. 9. Process of irrigation. Bibliography. Index.

"For  many years our country remained under the British rule and was exploited to its apex. Agriculture was also in very bad condition. They exploited the peasants. Our traditional industries particularly handicrafts were destroyed. The condition of many people became worse. The history of modern industrial growth in India dates back to about last 150 years which got acceleration during the post independence period. The government of India followed a five year plans in view of agricultural, industrial and over all development of the country. Besides Five Year Plans a number of steps have been taken by the government to make India agriculturally and industrially well-developed. Industrial development is now a days considered as precondition for modern economic development." (jacket)