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The Ganga plain which dominates the landscape and nearly covers three fourth of the geographical area of the State, lies between the rocky Himalayan belt in the north and the southern hilly tract comprised of mainly Pre-Cambrian rocks. Flexing of the Indian lithosphere in response to the compressive forces due to collision, and thrust fold … Read more
The economy of Uttar Pradesh, with a geographical area of 24.093 million hectares, is agriculture dominated with about approximately 80% of total geographical area as agriculture land. The agriculture sector contributes about 40% of the State GDP and 75% of EMPLOYMENT. An estimated 35% of the State Population is living below POVERTY line. About 70% … Read more
Nawab Saadat Khan (1722-1739) The power of the shaikhzadas remained paramount and unchallenged until Saadat Khan stepped into Lucknow. Being appointed Subedar in 1722 Saadat Khan laid the foundation of Awadh dynasty of the Shia Nawabs of Iranian lineage based first at Faizabad and later at Lucknow. He died in 1739 A.D. in Delhi. … Read more
Magadh with reference to Uttar Pradesh All the states were perpetually at war with each other. Kaushal annexed Kashi and Avanti grabbed Vats. Later on Kausha and Vats in turn were subjugated one by one by Magadh, which became most powerful in the entire region. Magadh was ruled in SUCCESSION by Haryank, Shishunag and Nand … Read more
Governance in Himachal Pradesh The Governor The Governor is the head of the state administration. All the executive powers of the state are vested in him. But he does not exercise these powers on his own. These powers are exercised by him on the advice of the Council of Ministers. He is a constitutional head … Read more
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY FOR HIMACHAL PRADESH:- Recognising the enormous potential of IT, the Himachal Pradesh Government has chalked out a multi-pronged strategy to herald the benefits of this technology for its citizens and for the State as a whole. Accordingly, the State Government has created an IT friendly Environment for integrated participation by all in … Read more
Himachal Pradesh : Tax and Economic Reforms The economic Horticulture The State has made significant progress in the development of Horticulture. The topographical variations and altitudinal differences coupled with fertile, deep and well drained soils favor the cultivation of temperate to sub-tropical fruits. The region is also suitable for cultivation of ancillary horticultural produce like flowers, … Read more
Census of Himachal Pradesh General information As per details from Census 2011, Himachal Pradesh has Population of 68.65 Lakhs, an increase from figure of 60.78 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Himachal Pradesh as per 2011 census is 6,864,602 of which male and female are 3,481,873 and 3,382,729 respectively. In 2001, total population was … Read more
Himachal Pradesh Industries and its policies Industry is the production of goods or related Services within an economy.The major source of revenue of a group or company is the indicator of its relevant industry. Following the Industrial revolution, many developed countries and developing on manufacturing industry. In twentieth century when science and technology have gained … Read more
Himachal Pradesh PUBLIC FINANCE and Fiscal Policy In public finance we study the finances of the Government. Thus, public finance deals with the question how the Government raises its Resources to meet its ever-rising expenditure. As Dalton puts it, public finance is concerned with the income and expenditure of public authorities and with the adjustment … Read more