1st Edition

The Territories and States of India

By Tara Boland-Crewe, David Lea Copyright 2002

    This invaluable collection of information provides an in-depth guide to the regional dimension of the politics and economy of this vast and complex country. Incomparable in its coverage, it supplies the reader with a more complete understanding of India as a whole.
    Part One: Introduction
    An informative essay on the political development of India; The Centre and the States: Evolution of a Union
    * a chronology of the country, with particular emphasis on regional issues
    * statistics of major demographic and economic indicators, including comparative data
    * information about the structure and organization of the national government in India.
    Part Two: Territorial Surveys
    Providing a wealth of information on each of the twenty-eight states and seven territories, each chapter includes:
    * details of geography
    * an account of the current and historical political situation
    * an economic survey, including key statistics and details of infrastructure, agriculture, industry and tourism
    * a directory of leading officials.

    PART ONE Introduction The Centre and the States: Evolution of a Union, Chronology of India, Statistics, The Government of the Republic of India PART TWO Surveys States, Territories, PART THREE Indexes Alphabetic List, List of Alternative Names

    Biography

    Tara Boland-Crewe, David Lea

    'This is an excellent book for reference shelves.' - Reference Reviews