The state of Punjab occupies an extremely important place in India. Although Punjab encompasses only 1.5 percent of geographical area of the country, it produces 21 percent of wheat, 10 percent of rice and 8 percent 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.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Harvinder Kaur
Dr. Harvinder Kaur, studies at Kurukshetra University which awarded her Masters Degree in Commerce (1985) and M.Phil in 1986. She obtained her Doctorate i 2003 from Agra University. Dr. Kaur is presently working as senior faculty memebr in Department of Commerce in Guru Nanak Girls College, Yamuna Nagar, a Prestigious educational institution of Haryana affiliated to Kurukshetra University. She has teaching experience of more than 18 years to her credit teaching Degree and P.G. classes in Commerce and Management. She has contributed a number of articles to the various academic journals.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mandeep Singh
Dr. Mandeep Singh is with the Department of Economics, Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Yamuna Nagar (Haryana) affiliated to Kurukshetra University. He was awarded Degree of M.Phil in 1985 by Kurukshetra University and Degree of Ph.D. in 2003 by Agra University. He has been teaching Economics for the last two decades and has participated in number of seminars and workshops related to developmental issues of Haryana State. He is also a visiting faculty in Guru Gobind Singh Institute of Technology and Management, Yamuna Nagar. Besides, he is a member of Academic Council of Kurukshetra University.
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