6. Originated : 1966
Population: >As per Census 2011, the total Population
of Punjab is 2,77,43,338.
>Male 1.46 cr female 1.31 cr.
Language: Punjabi.
More than 60% of people in Punjab is
Sikhism
Literacy rate : 76.68%
City: >Chandigarh is the Capital.
>The largest city in Punjab is Ludhiana.
Climate The climate of Punjab is diverse, i.e., very
cold in winters and very hot in summers.
Connectivity: Punjab is well connected with roadways,
airways and railways.
7. SPORTS
• Kabaddi is the state game of Punjab.
After the IPL, PKL (Pro Kabaddi League)
has 2nd highest viewership (43.5 crores)
• Hockey is a popular sport in Punjab.
According to the FIH ranking Men
hockey team ranks on 6th position
And women (12th).
9. Political scenario
Major political parties stood for assembly election
Polling for 117 Punjab assembly seats that will
decide the fate of 1,145. There are a total of 117
Assembly seats up for grabs. Of this, 83 seats are
open to general candidates, while 34 are reserved
for Scheduled Castes
10. • In Punjab overall voter turnout was 48%,
Newsbytes(4th Feb 2017, 2:30PM)
• 70 Per Cent Turnout In Punjab Election,
NDTV(4th Feb 2017, 5:00PM)
11. Economy of India
India’s GDP is US$ 2095.4 Billion i.e. INR
140,821 crore, 7.6% growth rate.
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/india/gdp
12. Punjab’s contribution to India’s GDP
Economic : GSDP of Punjab
Punjab's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) was US$
57.7 billion i.e. INR 3,877 crore over 2014-15.
3.03% of India’s GDP
13. NSDP of Punjab
Punjab's net state domestic product (NSDP)
was US$ 50.9 billion I.e. INR 3,420 crore
over 2014-15
16. HIGHER EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE (AS OF SEPTEMBER 2015)
UNIVERSITIES 14
ARTS, COMMERCE, HOME
SCIENCE AND SCIENCE
COLLEGES & B.Ed. COLLEGES
542
ENGINEERING COLLEGES 111
POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES 193
ITI 369
17. In order to develop and improve school education infrastructure in the state, the
government proposed allocation of US$ 1.33 billion (8936,93,50,000 INR) in budget
2016-17.
For develop and improve higher education infrastructure in the state, the
government has proposed an allocation of US$ 127.55 million (859,37,45,000
INR)in budget 2016-17.
18. Mohali has been developed as
an IT and ITES hub in the
state. Punjab’s IT policy and
the incentives offered to the
IT industry are aimed at
promoting Punjab as an
attractive destination for the
industry
19. • Chandigarh administration's visionary project of RGCTP
(Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh technology park), has been
established for offering human resources with
employment opportunities.
• Major companies that are a part of RGCTP as of 2015-16
20. SWOT Analysis
Strength
1.Rich in art and culture
2.Tourist location
3.Good Infrastructure
Weakness
1.High Crime rate
2.Lack of promotion of tourists places
3. Lack Of Skilled Labour
Opportunity
1.Eco Tourism
2.Social economic zone (IT park)
Threat
• Drug abuse
• Immigration of Youth
• Cross border terrorism
22. Investment Promotion for Agro and food processing
Food Park
1) Ladhowal (Ludhiana district):
• Provide modern infrastructure facilities for food processing.
• The total cost of the project is INR 117 crore.
Mega Food Park
1) Fazilka:
• Multi-dimensional food processing infrastructure facility.
• Cost 136 crore in an area of 100 acres.
2) Kapurthala:
• Aid in meeting current and future market requirements.
• Area of 62 acres with an investment of 128 crore for manufacturing
food products.
23. • Ways from where drugs enter in Punjab
Drug Abuse
24. • Drugs Consumption in Punjab, 8,60,000
opioid users in the state
Source : Institute of South Asian Studies by Rahul Advani , No.177
25. Causes for drug addition in Punjab:
• The ‘Rural’ Element of the Problem
• Punjab’s Agricultural Economy
• Unemployment and Aspiration
Source : Institute of South Asian Studies by Rahul Advani , No.177
26. Solution
• Getting rid of drug menace
• Improving agriculture produce
• Strengthening the border
• More industry
• Employment
Editor's Notes
Punjab is located in the northwest of India, west by Pakistan, on the north by Jammu and Kashmir, on the northeast by Himachal Pradesh and on the south by Haryana and Rajasthan.
The word "Punjab" is a combination of the Persian words 'Punj' Five, and 'Aab' Water, giving the literal meaning of the Land of the Five Rivers
The five rivers after which Punjab is named after are the Jhelum; the Chenab; the Ravi; the Beas and the Sutlej - all of them are the tributaries of the Indus river.
Ipl 56 crores pkl 7o crores profit and hockey 7,85,32,182
US$ 114.57 million (769,85,31,000 INR) is for Sarva Siksha Abhiyaan programme
US$ 38.19 million (256,61,77,000 INR)is for Mid-Day Meal scheme
US$ 62.63 million (420,86,42,000 INR) is for ICT Project to impart computer education from class 6th to 12th
US$ 27.49 million (184,72,86,700 INR) is for Rashtriya Madhyamik Sikhsha Abhiyan (RMSA) programme
US$ 15.27 million (102,61,21,000 INR) is for the inauguration/running of Adarsh and Meritorious schools as well as development of the government schools infrastructure.
US$ 10.69 million (71,83,03,800 INR) is for Punjab Swasth Kanya Yojna
US$ 15.27 million (102,61,21,000 INR)Vocational Education Programme
The establishment of this technology park has opened up city of Chandīgarh to various multi-national as well as national companies across the globe
In 2014-15, software exports from the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh technology park was valued at around us$ 346.8 million(2336,47,83,000 INR).
Punjab infotech is the nodal agency for the promotion and development of the electronics, telecommunication and it industries within the state.