Concise Encyclopaedia Of India

The present book, Concise Encyclopaedia of India, is a compendium of diverse aspects of India which is one of the oldest civilizations with a kaleidoscopic variety, rich cultural heritage and multifaceted socio-economic progress. The idea behind bringing out this book is to help one and all in understanding the country and its unity in diversity. In its three volumes, the Encyclopaedia encompasses a remarkable wide range of topics related to India-Its history, physiography, people, population, national symbols, national leaders, languages and literatures, art, culture, defence, education, economy, polity, foreign policy and relations, scientific and technological developments, law and justice, sports, festivals, transport, communication and related activites.
About Author :
Dr. k.R. Gupta is a well-known author. He has keen interest in writing work and has published a large number of books and more than hundred papers in reputed journals, being published in India and abroad. His field of interest include economics, world affairs, environment etc,. He had been teaching postgraduate classes and guiding research for about two decades in the University of Jammu and Kurukshetra University. Amita Gupta is a postgraduate in Economics and trained in Education Counselling. She is a renowned personality in the area of modern Resource Centre Development. She has been writing on diverse subjects. She is the co-editor of Handbok of Universities.
Contents :
Preface Volume I History of India Physical Aspects India's Demography Scs, Sts, Minorities and Other Backward Classes in India National Symbols of India Language and Literature Art and Culture The Indian Polity India's Defence Basic Economic Data Volume II Planning in India Industry Commerce Finance Energy Education Agriculture in India Dams and Water Resources Develoment Labour Development in Rural India Food and Civil Supplies Communications Transport System Environemnt Public Health and Family Welfare Volume III Scientific and Technological Developments Law and Justice Youth Affairs, Sports and Games Housing Festivals of India National Leaders India's Relations with Outside World Indian States and Union Territories Calendar of Events