History

Transportation in Punjab

What is the Transportation Sector? Transportation is the movement of people and goods from one place to another. The term is derived from the Latin terms trans (across) and portare (to carry). Technically, transportation is a sub-group of the industrial...

Cooperatives in Punjab

Introduction A cooperative is a system constituted voluntarily to meet the common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations of the members through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise. Thus, in simple words, Cooperatives are a kind of business where individuals...

Banking and RBI in Punjab

Modern banking started in India only from the beginning of the 19th century. The earliest commercial banks were started in India by the employees of the East India Company. These banks were known as 'Agency House.' The first modern bank...

Health and Nutrition in Punjab

The constitution of India envisages the establishment of a new social order based on equality, freedom, justice, and dignity of the individual. It aims at the elimination of poverty, ignorance, and ill-health and directs the State concerning raising the level...

Service Sector in Punjab

What is the Service Sector? The term "service sector" refers to an economic sector that produces intangible goods that provides a service for satisfying a need, unlike Agricultural and Industrial products. Activities in the Service sector include Banks, Hotels, Real...

Industrial Sector of Punjab

The industrial sector constitutes about a fourth of the overall GSVA (Gross State Value Added) and one-third of the employment in Punjab. Manufacturing contributes the largest share of the industrial sector in Punjab followed by Construction. In 2023-24(A) however, the...

Some prominent places to visit in Punjab

Some prominent places to visit in Punjab Punjab is a region rich in cultural heritage, history, and spirituality. Here are some prominent places to visit in Punjab: Name Location Remarks Dera Baba Nanak Gurdaspur District Located on the banks of...

Prominent forts of Punjab

Prominent forts of Punjab Punjab, known for its rich history, is home to several prominent forts that reflect its historical significance and architectural grandeur. Fort Location Remarks Gobindgarh Fort Amritsar Built in the 1760s by Gujar Singh Bhangi, rebuilt in...

Some Prominent Temples of Punjab

Some Prominent Temples of Punjab Though Punjab is widely associated with Sikhism, it is also home to several ancient and revered Hindu temples that attract thousands of devotees and tourists every year. These temples reflect the cultural, historical, and religious...

Gurudwaras of Punjab

Gurudwaras of Punjab Punjab, known as the land of the five rivers, is also the heartland of Sikhism. The state is home to several Gurudwaras, which serve as places of worship, spiritual enlightenment, and historical significance for Sikhs worldwide. These...