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Rivers are major source of Kaveri (also spelt as Cauvery) is among the most sacred rivers of India and is known as “the Dakshina Ganga” or “Ganga of the South”. It flows through a length of 760-kms and its main tributaries are Bhavani, Noyil, Amaravati and Kollitam. Mythology Mythology has several versions about Kaveri’s descent … Read more
Tamil Nadu Human Development index Human development is a process of enlarging people’s choices. But human development is also the objective, so it is both a process and an outcome. Human development implies that people must influence the processes that shape their lives. In all this, economic Growth is an important means to human development, but … Read more
Tamil Nadu Food Security Food Security Index In India, the dimension of food security is important despite attaining self-sufficiency in food production. Though there has been a considerable improvement in productivity and production of rice and wheat, we have not been able to eliminate chronic hunger and POVERTY. Understanding of the different dimensions of food … Read more
Tamil Nadu Tax and Economic Reforms:- Tamil Nadu is among the few states in India to have recognised the importance of manufacturing early on.This is reflected in the higher share that the state enjoys in the overall national mix both in terms of number of factories and the total share of people employed … Read more
Tamil Nadu Trade and Commarce Gross state domestic product of Tamilnadu grow at a CAGR of 11.68% between 2004-5 and 2015 -16, riching US dollar 175.33 billion in 2015-16. Per capita gsdp of Tamilnadu is US dollar 2430.54( at current prices) is nearly 1.75 times higher than the national Average of US dollar 1389.6. According … Read more
Planned Development in Tamilnadu Planned development means an overlay zoning district created to encourage creativity and imagination in the planning and development or redevelopment of large tracts of land for various uses and activities associated with a planned community under one master plan that may include a mix of land use types at different levels … Read more
Introduction to Tamil Nadu economy Tamil Nadu is the southernmost state of Indian peninsula.It Borders with (Union Territory of) Pondicherry, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Biggest part of Tamilnadu make boundary with Bay of Bengal, Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait in south and most part in Indian ocean. Tamilnadu is 11th largest … Read more
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu is located in the Northern hemisphere in the hot zone between 8° and 13° N. latitude and between 78° and 80° E. longitude. In the north, the state is surrounded by the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and Kerala is situated in the west of it. Geographically, … 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
Panchayats And Municipalities Panchayats Village Panchayat In the structure of the Panchayati Raj, the Village Panchayat is the lowest unit. There is a Panchayat for each village or a group of villages in case the Population of these villages happens to be too small. The Panchayat chiefly consists of representatives elected by the people of … Read more