Indian State

Major cities of Punjab

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At present there are total 168 statutary towns in Punjab and another 69 census towns. Thus there are total 237 towns (or say cities) in Punjab. The list of statutary towns include 10 Municipal Corporations, 96 Municipal Councils, 59 Nagar Panchayats and 3 Cantonment Boards. Bathinda with 21 towns is the district with largest number of towns. Pathankot, … Read more Major cities of Punjab

Agriculture of Punjab

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Punjab holds place of pride among the Indian States for its outstanding achievements in agricultural development. The state has witnessed tremendous increase in the agricultural production during the Green Revolution period, mainly due to healthy mix of institutional and technological factors. Agrarian economy, consolidation of landholdings, reclamation of new agricultural lands, development of irrigation, use … Read more Agriculture of Punjab

Trade and Commerce in Punjab

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Trade and Commerce in Punjab Punjab was the first Indian State to use agricultural technology to engineer a “Green Revolution”, recording the highest growth rate in food production. Today, with its rich agricultural resources and favourable climate, the state continues to be one of the largest producers of food grains and cash crops in the … Read more Trade and Commerce in Punjab