Economic Geography of India

Book Details

• Author: T.C. Sharma

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 9788131605837

• Pages: 760

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches

About the Book

Economic Geography of India offers a comprehensive and systematic spatio-temporal analysis of India's economic development, addressing key sectors such as land and water resources, irrigation, agricultural development, mineral resources, power, industrial growth, transportation, and international trade. Featuring numerous accurate maps and up-to-date data tables, the book provides an authentic and precise exploration of India's economic landscape.

This book serves as an essential reference for degree and postgraduate-level geography courses in Indian universities and is also beneficial for individuals preparing for competitive exams for union and state services. In addition to students, scholars, and competitive exam aspirants, it will also prove valuable for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of India's economic development.

Contents

1. Indian Agriculture: Problems and Prospects

2. Land and Water Resources

3. Irrigation Development

4. Foodgrains

5. Commercial Crops

6. Plantation and Garden Crops

7. Livestock, Sericulture, and Fisheries

8. Agricultural Regions

9. Survey of Mineral Resources

10. Fuel Minerals

11. Metallic Minerals: Ferrous and Alloys Group

12. Metallic Minerals: Non-Ferrous Group

13. Non-Metallic Minerals

14. Power Resources Development

15. Development of Manufacturing Industries

16. Textile Industries

17. Metallurgical Industries

18. Engineering Industries

19. Chemicals and Allied Industries

20. Food Processing Industries

21. Other Raw Material-Based Industries

22. Transport

23. Foreign Trade

About the Author

T.C. Sharma is a prominent researcher and writer on India's geography, with numerous published research papers, research monographs, and university-level textbooks to his credit. He taught Geography at both degree and postgraduate levels for over three decades at the Parvati Devi College of Arts and Commerce, Belgaum, where he retired as the Principal.