Punjab Today

Contents: Preface. 1. Punjab: general introduction. 2. Physiography of Punjab. 3. State income and economic development. 4. Human resource development. 5. Occupational patterns of Punjab's population. 6. Emerging pattern of agricultural development. 7. Industrial development of Punjab. 8. Infrastructure development in Punjab. 9. The path ahead. Appendices: 1. Annual Plan, 2004-05. 2. Punjab surges ahead to the path of glory. Bibliography. Index.

"The state of Punjab occupies an extremely important place in India. Although Punjab encompasses only 1.5% of geographical area of the country, it produces 21% of wheat, 10% of rice and 8% of cotton of the total produce of these crops in the country. Infact, the state of Punjab has maintained its position as a prime state of Indian Union. In this perspective, this book highlights the structural changes and economic development of Punjab duly substantiated with up-to-date statistical facts and figures. The book covers the important indicators of economic development, viz. domestic product, human resource development and occupational pattern, in order to correlate them with the stage of economic development in Punjab. The book also examines the emerging pattern of development in agricultural and industrial sectors along with present status of various constituents of infrastructural facilities in the state.

The book presents the macro picture of overall economic development in one of highly developed states in India and will prove of immense value to students, candidates appearing for competitive exams and general readers having interest in Punjab economy and development." (jacket)