'Saare Jahan Se Achchha Hindostan Hamara' (Our India is the best among all lands in the world) said Dr. Iqbal, the poet of East. Now this poetic line has evolved into a symbolic expression for the greatness our country. This is song frequently and used widely for an easy, prompt and soft pronouncement of the greatness and novelty of our country. No doubt, India is great and illustrious. Its on top as far as its heritage, history, philosophy and culture is concerned. Our team of authors and editors has made their best efforts to depict the same greatness of our country and nation in this series. Here is a treasure, bound into books. This is the best example of 'knowledge in a nutshell'. Needless to say that India is known for its unity in diversity, with its kaleidoscopic variety, it emerges as a wonderful nation. With one of the oldest civilizations in the world, this country has a rich cultural heritage. After independence, through 58 years, India has achieved multifaceted socio-economic progress in addition to creating a niche in the international community and the new world order. India is a federation of states and union territories. As of now, there are 28 states and 7 union territories in the country, all these states have made tremendous progress in almost every sphere since 1947, when the nation had attained freedom. Various Indian states have shown an all round advancement and stupendous progress in political, cultural, economic and social areas. India is a vast country. All states enjoy autonomy to a great extent and flourish in their own manner. Some states are similar to each other while others are quite different from the rest. People of one state have little authentic knowledge about other states. This situation, in some cases, creates problems and difficulties with no ready solution at hand. Hence this comprehensive and exhaustive encyclopedic work. Every state and union territory has been covered in a separate book, each book, devoted to on e state or U. T. covers life and people under various heads-Land, People, Heritage, History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Tourism, etc. The Beautiful India series is an asset for all scholars, researchers, teachers, students and of course, the general readers.
The Beautiful India Meghalaya
Rs. 800
Additional information
| ISBN | 8184050232 |
|---|---|
| Year of Publication | 2006 |
| Binding | HardBound |
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| Language | English |
Preface
PART ONE
General
1. Introduction (State at a Glance)
History and Geography. Agriculture and Irrigation. Industries . Festivals. Tourist Centres. Transport University
2. Significance of State
Physical Features Farming Sector Natural Wealth and Industries. Forests and Wildlife Popular Festivals Means of Transport Separate Geographical Entity
PART TWO
History
3. Historic Journey
Earliest Immigrants. Ancient Kingdoms Historical Retrospective Southern Possessions. Imposition of Tax. final Revolt Violent Methods Headquarters Shifted State's Federation. Interim Period National Conference. Advent of British New Regulations The Uprising Worsened Relations Rapid Steps. Vigorous Operation New Epoch. Nehru Plan The Deadlock Critical Hour Full Statehood
PART THREE
Geography
4. Physical Features
Exact Position Mineral Wealth. Principal . Rivers. The Landscape. Coal Mining. Forest Resources. Familiar Animals
PART FOUR
Society
5. Life and People
Dominant Kinship Marriage Ceremony characteristic Features Sacrificial Rites Megalithic culture. Historic Corroboration House Models. Dress and Ornaments The Sericulture Favorite Food. Folk Dance Folk Music Matrilineal Society Unique customs Abodes of Deities. Calendar Year Drum Festival Favourite Drinks. Festival Music. The Tribes. The Khasis The Garos The Jaintias
6. Education
Ancient System. Basic Form of Intelligence No Schools. Considerable Boost. Diversified Interests. Adopted Subjects . Wonderful Transmission Visual Memory Organised Administration. Review of the Work. The Complications . Certain Lapses. Challenging Office Role of Educationists. The Pioneer Primary Education. Competent Management . The Advantages . Various Training Facilities
7. Literature
Primary Role of Serampore Mission Contribution of Welsh Mission Cultural Orientation World War Time Developments The Poetry The Novel The Essay . The Story The Philosophy. Miscellaneous Birth Centenary Celebrations. Garo Literature
PART FIVE
Economy
8. Agriculture
Slash and Burn System Crop Calendar. Cash Crops. The Plantation Wild Vegetables Noted Crops Training and Experimentation The Pisciculture Simple Preservation.
9. Business and Industry
Process of Industrialization. Forestry Service Updated Schemes. Rich People Community Development Taxi Services Lack of Facilities Primary Concern Valuable Minerals Trade Incentives Trade and Marketing Intelligence Industries. Identified Orientation of Education Traditional Patterns Art Specimens Further Improvement Economic Development
PART SIX
Polity
10 Government and Administration
The Difficulties Dual System Features of Democracy. The Durbar. Preceding Families State Features Successful Implementation Divergence from the Past. The Elections Governor's Assent State Legislature The Secretariat District Councils.
PART SEVEN
Tourism
11. Tourist Places
Bibliography