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The Beautiful India Sikkim

Author: S. A Rahman

Rs. 900

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ISBN 8184050194
Year of Publication 2006
Binding HardBound
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Language English
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'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.

Preface
PART ONE
General
1. Introduction (State at a Glance)
History and Geography. Tourism. Festivals. Agriculture. Industry. Irrigation and Power. Transport. Information Technology. University
2. Significance of the State
'Sikkim', the Name . Tradition and Landscape. Agriculture. Irrigation and Power. Industry. Transportation. Festivals. Tourism
PART TWO
History
3. Historic Journey
The Sources. Ancient History. Medieval History. Modern History. Dawn of the New Era. years after Merger. The Challenge. The Disparity. Political Developments. Historic Events. Recent History
PART THREE
Land and People
4. Geography
Physiography. Drainage. Climate. Flora. Wildlife. Mineral Wealth. Location. Forestry and Wildlife
5. Society
Demography. Demographic Attributes. Population. Urbanisation. Way of Living. Literacy. Language and Literature. Health and Family Welfare
6. Art and Culture
Indigenous System. Monasteries. Festivals. Dances. Mass Media. Sports and Youth Affairs
PART FOUR
Economy
7. Business and Industry
Industrial Set-up. Business and Industry. Manufacturing Activity. Small Scale Industries. Handicrafts. Trade and Commerce. Transportation. Five-Year Plans
8. The Agriculture
Soil. Farming. Irrigation. Forest Exploitation . Horticulture. Livestock Breeding
9. Economic Development
Opportunities for Development. Development of Agriculture. Development of Animal Husbandry. Development of Tourism. Efforts in Balancing Ecology. Transport and Communication. Vayudoot Service. Bridge on Teesta. Power Plant. Power Subsidy. Need for Industries. Large and Medium Industries. Small Scale Industries. Traditional Industries. Self-employment Scheme. Marketing Assistance. Income-Tax. Sales Tex. Land Reforms
PART FIVE
Polity
10. System of Governance
State Legislature. Local.-self-Government. Administrative System. People's Role in Administration. Advent of Political Parties. Law and Order. Citizenship to Stateless Persons. The Achievements. General Elections. Basic Issues
11. Political Events
Historical Background. India-Sikkim Treaty. Protectorate State. Twenty Second State. The Merger. Emergence of Bhandari. Ouster of Dorn. Citizenship Right of Nepalese. Recognition of Nepali Language. The Infiltration. The Uneasiness. Riots and Disturbances. Seat Reservation
PART SIX
Tourism
12. Tourist Spots
Tusklakhang. Orchid Sanctuary. Deer Park. Khabelongstock. Rumtek
Bibliography

S. A. Rahman (Syed Amanur Rahman), a post-graduate from Delhi University with a post-graduate Diploma in Advanced Studies in Publishing from Oxford Brookes University, is a scholar and an academic in his own right. Formerly, he was Editor, National Book Trust India (under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India). During his tenure, spanning over twenty five years, he served as Language Editor and Series Editor. He looked after NBT's prestigious series, Adaan-Pradaan, National Biography Series and was involved in exchange of literary works of major Indian languages. Over the years, he has been acknowledged as an expert on India literature and culture. He represented NBT in London Book Fair and Cairo World Book Fair, apart from various book fairs and book exhibitions held in India. Rahman has visited United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Egypt, etc. He has several books to his credit, most of them being on Indian literature and culture. Now he has edited this research based voluminous series: The Beautiful India, covering all Indian States and Union Territories in separate books.

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