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Social customs in Uttar Pradesh Society is Patriarchal like most of Uttar Pradesh and male elders are considered heads. Though many governmental schemes like LPG connection that is given only in the name of female elder of the house has brought somewhere female on front but in DECISION MAKING they are considered subordinate to men. … Read more
Uttar Pradesh: Importance of agriculture and Industry The economy of Uttar Pradesh is based mainly on Agriculture and round 65 % of the total Population is dependent on Agriculture. Contribution of agriculture sector is significant in Economic Development of the state. According to the survey of 2014-15, approximately 165.98 lac hectare (68.7%) land is used … 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
Sectoral Composition With Respect To Contribution To Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and EMPLOYMENT Historically, India has classified and tracked its economy and GDP in three sectors: agriculture, Industry and Services. Agriculture includes crops, INFRASTRUCTURE operations, Education, Health care, Banking and insurance, and many other economic activities. Agriculture India ranks second worldwide in farm output. Agriculture … Read more
Relief and Structure of Himachal Pradesh The area covered by Himachal Pradesh lies in most complicated geological regions of Outer or sub-Himalayan zone, Lower Himalayan zone, Higher Himalayan zone, Tethys Himalayan zone. The highest relative relief (more than 5,100 m) is found in the eastern part of the state, covering the western part of Kinnaur, … 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 Planned development Himachal Pradesh-Profile: Himachal is one of the most dynamic hill states of India with significantly high indicators of Human Development. Its natural Resources and physiography, separate administrative identity, and notable accomplishments in Literacy hold the promise of great progress. The socio-economic base of the state at the time of its formation … Read more
An Introduction to Himachal Pradesh economy The era of planning started in Himachal in 1948 along with the rest of India. The First Five Year Plan allocated Rs.5.27 crore to Himachal. More than 50% of this expenditure was incurred on road construction since it was felt that without proper transport facilities, the process of planning … Read more
Depletion of Ground Water and its conservation in Telangana– Mission Kakatiya The Telangana State, where groundwater availability has always been a challenge, had not seen a worse situation in terms of water levels as early as March 2016, during the past one decade. If Hyderabad is excluded, for which data is available only since 2005, … Read more