Punjab Economy : Performance and Prospects

Contents: Preface. 1. Natural resources. 2. State income. 3. Human resources. 4. Physical infrastructure. 5. Employment in Punjab. 6. Agriculture in Punjab. 7. Diversification of Punjab agriculture. 8. Agriculture finance. 9. Agricultural marketing. 10. Industrial development in Punjab. 11. State finances of Punjab. 12. Challenges to Punjab in globalizing world. Index. The book highlights the performance of Punjab Economy and has tried to analyze the growth experience of the state economy. It is imperative to understand the growth trajectory of each and every segment of the economy as well as of the area. The planning process becomes more effective and practical if implemented at the disaggregated level. Although Punjab state is the pioneer of green revolution in the country and a food bowl of India yet it faces serious challenges in the changing global scenario. Moreover, the vibrant economy of Punjab is in doldrums these days. This book has tried to analyze the growth process of Punjab and outlined the future constraints to the state economy. (jacket)