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Articles 168 to 212 in Part VI of the Constitution deal with the organisation, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, powers and so on of the State Legislature.In most of the States, the Legislature consists of the Governor and the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). This means that these State have unicameral Legislature. In a Six States( … Read more
Depletion of ground water in Punjab The Punjab state farmers commission has asked the State Government to make delayed-sowing of rice mandatory. The move comes at a time when agriculture in Punjab is facing its worst spell since 1970. Last year, the state recorded 1.86 per cent Growth in farming. Moreover, groundwater Resources in the … Read more
Ministries and Departments of the Government Ministries And Departments of Government of India: Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Home Department of Border Management Department of States Department of Internal Security Department of Official Language Department of Jammu & Kashmir Affairs Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Including Pharmaceuticals) Department of Pharmaceuticals Department of Fertilizers Department … Read more
Professor Freeman J. Dyson, of Institute of Advanced Studies, Princeton, in his book “Infinite in all Directions,” had this to say about Technology: “Technology is a gift of God. After the gift of Life, it is perhaps the greatest of God’s gifts. It is the mother of civilization, of Arts and of Sciences. Technology continues to … Read more
Punjab economy updates Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Punjab for 2019-20 (at current prices) is estimated to be Rs 5,77,829 This is 11.5% higher than the revised estimate for 2018-19. Economic Growth rates The growth rate of Punjab’s GSDP (at current prices) has increased from 9.9% in 2015-16 … Read more
Punjab PUBLIC FINANCE and Fiscal Policy:- Introduction Punjab economy was India’s leading state economy during the pre-reforms era, especially after the Green Revolution. Thus, Punjab acquired the status of being the most vibrant and prosperous state. Over a long period, Punjab remained at the first position in terms of per-capita income. The state has lost … Read more
Punjab Tax and Economic Reform Tax is very important very important part of government revenues. But sometimes it is necessary to reform the tax structure keeping eye on current economic conditions. We will learn about Tax and Economic Reforms in Punjab in the following paragraphs. Fiscal Reforms in Punjab Monetary changes frame a vital piece … Read more
Punjab schemes are following:- Punjab Crop Loan Waiver Scheme to Waive Off up to Rs. 2 Lakh for each Farmer:- The state administration of Punjab is good to go to dispatch Crop Loan Waiver Scheme 2017 for little and minimal agriculturists over the state. In June, government has made a declaration that little and … Read more
Punjab Planned Development Department of Planning and Planned Development The Department of Planning manages all issues identifying with the definition, development, evaluation and correction of Annual Plans and Five Year Plans; and sub-plans for sub-bumpy, wager, outskirt and other extraordinary zones. The office conducts business on all issues identifying with coordination of Plans of the … Read more
Punjab is made of two words Pun(five) + Aab(water) . This literally means a lands which is drained by five rivers. These five rivers are Satluj, Beas, Ravi, Jhelum and Chenab. We can divide Punjab into following categories according to relief and its physical structure: Northern Shivalik Hills Great Alluvial … Read more