2006, ISBN: 8178353725

[EAN: 9788178353722], Neubuch, [PU: Kalpaz Publications], Jacket, 723 About The Author: The Editors S.C. Bhatt, had been a writer and journalist with long years of experience as head of i… Mehr…

[EAN: 9788178353722], Neubuch, [PU: Kalpaz Publications], Jacket, 723 About The Author: The Editors S.C. Bhatt, had been a writer and journalist with long years of experience as head of important departments in the government. He headed the News Services Division of All India Radio, Publications Division, Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP) and Research and Reference Division. In the last mentioned department it was his responsibility to produce papers and writeups on matters of importance to the government and the public. Under his supervision the "INDIA—A Reference Annual" was produced, both from the Research as well as Reference division. Gopal Bhargava, a prolific writer and author of several books, was a senior official in Town and Country Planning Organization, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. First educated at Mayo College Ajmer, and a Post graduate in Economics from Lucknow University, he is a regular contributor to leading newspapers and academic journals. So far, he has published a good number of papers and articles on various issues, concerning urban development, which is his forte. The map given on the back cover jacket is only illustrative and not true to scale. Contents: Contents, List of Tables 11, Preface 13, Introduction 15, 1. History 1725, Origins; PoetSaints; The Maratha Reign; The Reign of Shivaji, (1627 1680); The Period of Unstability 1680 to 1707; The Peshwe, Dynasty 1712 to 1818; Balaji Vishwanath 1712 to 1721; Bajirao, Peshwa (Pahila Bajirao) 1721 to 1740; Nanasaheb Peshwa 1740, to 1761; ‘Thorale’ Madhavrao Peshwa 1761 to 1772; Narayanrao, Peshwa 1772 to 1773; ‘Sawai’ Madhaorao Peshwa 1774 to, 1795; ‘Second’ Bajirao Peshwa 1795 to 1802; The British Raj , 1818 to 1947; Modern Maharashtra 1947 to Present., 2. Physical Aspects 2729, Location; Area; Altitude; Climate; Soils; Hills; Rivers; Forests., 3. Population 3171, Data Relevant to Population; Demographic Information as Per, Census 2001; Social Structure., 4. Scheduled Caste 73108, Need for Emancipation of Dalits., 5. Scheduled Tribe 109143, World of Tribal Communities; Tribal Development and Social, Scientists., 6. Other Backward Classes 145150, Reservation Policy and Backward Castes; The Depressed Classes, Visavis Backward Castes., 6 Maharashtra, 7. Government and Politics 151185, State Figures on Police and Crimes; Political Movements; Chief, Ministers and Governors; Parliamentary and Assembly, Constituencies., 8. Education 187215, State Education Figures; Literacy Rate; School Level Education;, Women’s Education; Adult Education; Higher Education; Medical, Education; Technical Education; Educational Institutions;, Education budget; Educational Projects; Vikas Adhyayan Kendra;, ISDGEI; Bal Anand; Saathi; Vasundhara; Voice; Anandwan;, Wadgaon Tribal School/Hostel; Nevare Project; Vidnyan Vahini;, Bridge the Gap; Prachiti; Agragami; Each One Teach One (EOTO);, Phulenagar Children/Youth; Shartul foundation; Bharatiya Mahila, Federation (Thane Samiti); Disha; Balgram; Door step; Avehi, Abacus; Support; Striving for Education for All; Pragya Paliwal, Gaur; DPEP; Objectives; Assessment; List of Universities in the, State., 9. Transport and Communication 217230, Figures Related to Transportation and Communication;, Transportation; Roadways; Central road fund; Private Sector, Participation (MSRDC); Backlog in the road sector; HUDCO Loan, Project; State Road Project from World Bank Assistance;, Minimum needs programme; Sakav Programme (Foot Bridges);, Works in Naxalite affected area NABARD; MSRTC; Motor, Vehicles Department; Port Development; Civil Aviation; Railway, Projects; Urban Transport; Mumbai Urban Transport ProjectII;, Information Technology Policy of Maharashtra; Human Resource, Development; Infrastructure; IT in Government., 10. Language and Literature 231254, Marathi Script; Influence of Other Languages on Marathi;, Dialects; Marathi Literature., 11. Medical Facilities 255269, Figures on Medical Facilities in the State; Health Indicators;, Health Programmes; Family Welfare Programme; Nutrition, Programme; School Feeding Programme; Integrated Child, Development Services (ICDS) scheme; Special Nutrition Program, for Urban Slums; Women and Child Welfare; Mental Health, Programme; Hospital services scheme; Regional Referral Centres;, Jivandai Arogya Yojana; Maharashtra emergency medical, services project; Cancer control programme; Minimum Needs, Programme (Rural and Urban Areas); Establishment of Sub, centres/Primary health centres/Community Health Centres;, Appointment of Volunteers in Each Hamlet/PADA; World bank, assisted health system development project; Rescue camps in, CONTENTS: 7, tribal districts; National Filaria control programme; National, tuberculosis control programme; National iodine deficiency, disorder control programme; Plague control programme;, Establishment of state blood council; Leprosy control programme;, Establishment of malaria combat teams; Pulse polio programme;, School health check up programme; German government assisted, projects under family welfare; Savitribai Phule Kanya Kalyan, Yojana; Information, Education and Communication (I.E.C., Bureau); UNFPA Assisted Family Welfare Area Project;, Drushtidan Yojana; World Bank Assisted Malaria Control Project, (State Share) Strengthening of village level services;, Compensation for vasectomy operation; Medical Education;, Monitoring System and Purchase Cell in the Directorate; Other, schemes; Medical education, training and research; District plan, scheme; Medical education and drugs department; Maharashtra, Institute of Mental Health Training Institute; Food and drugs, administration; Ayurved and Homoeopathy (I.S.M.); Ayurvedic, education; Hospital and dispensaries; Development of I.S.M., Pharmacies., 12. Industry 271413, Figures Related to Industries in the State; Local Employment;, Single Window System; Aqua parks; Industrial Location Policy;, Special issue of Mumbai; Exports; Cooperative Industrial, Estates; District Industries Centres (DIC); Package scheme o, Books<

2006, ISBN: 8178353725

[EAN: 9788178353722], Neubuch, [PU: Kalpaz Publications], Language: English. About The Author: The Editors S.C. Bhatt, had been a writer and journalist with long years of experience as he… Mehr…

[EAN: 9788178353722], Neubuch, [PU: Kalpaz Publications], Language: English. About The Author: The Editors S.C. Bhatt, had been a writer and journalist with long years of experience as head of important departments in the government. He headed the News Services Division of All India Radio, Publications Division, Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP) and Research and Reference Division. In the last mentioned department it was his responsibility to produce papers and writeups on matters of importance to the government and the public. Under his supervision the "INDIA—A Reference Annual" was produced, both from the Research as well as Reference division. Gopal Bhargava, a prolific writer and author of several books, was a senior official in Town and Country Planning Organization, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. First educated at Mayo College Ajmer, and a Post graduate in Economics from Lucknow University, he is a regular contributor to leading newspapers and academic journals. So far, he has published a good number of papers and articles on various issues, concerning urban development, which is his forte. The map given on the back cover jacket is only illustrative and not true to scale. Contents: Contents, List of Tables 11, Preface 13, Introduction 15, 1. History 1725, Origins; PoetSaints; The Maratha Reign; The Reign of Shivaji, (1627 1680); The Period of Unstability 1680 to 1707; The Peshwe, Dynasty 1712 to 1818; Balaji Vishwanath 1712 to 1721; Bajirao, Peshwa (Pahila Bajirao) 1721 to 1740; Nanasaheb Peshwa 1740, to 1761; ‘Thorale’ Madhavrao Peshwa 1761 to 1772; Narayanrao, Peshwa 1772 to 1773; ‘Sawai’ Madhaorao Peshwa 1774 to, 1795; ‘Second’ Bajirao Peshwa 1795 to 1802; The British Raj , 1818 to 1947; Modern Maharashtra 1947 to Present., 2. Physical Aspects 2729, Location; Area; Altitude; Climate; Soils; Hills; Rivers; Forests., 3. Population 3171, Data Relevant to Population; Demographic Information as Per, Census 2001; Social Structure., 4. Scheduled Caste 73108, Need for Emancipation of Dalits., 5. Scheduled Tribe 109143, World of Tribal Communities; Tribal Development and Social, Scientists., 6. Other Backward Classes 145150, Reservation Policy and Backward Castes; The Depressed Classes, Visavis Backward Castes., 6 Maharashtra, 7. Government and Politics 151185, State Figures on Police and Crimes; Political Movements; Chief, Ministers and Governors; Parliamentary and Assembly, Constituencies., 8. Education 187215, State Education Figures; Literacy Rate; School Level Education;, Women’s Education; Adult Education; Higher Education; Medical, Education; Technical Education; Educational Institutions;, Education budget; Educational Projects; Vikas Adhyayan Kendra;, ISDGEI; Bal Anand; Saathi; Vasundhara; Voice; Anandwan;, Wadgaon Tribal School/Hostel; Nevare Project; Vidnyan Vahini;, Bridge the Gap; Prachiti; Agragami; Each One Teach One (EOTO);, Phulenagar Children/Youth; Shartul foundation; Bharatiya Mahila, Federation (Thane Samiti); Disha; Balgram; Door step; Avehi, Abacus; Support; Striving for Education for All; Pragya Paliwal, Gaur; DPEP; Objectives; Assessment; List of Universities in the, State., 9. Transport and Communication 217230, Figures Related to Transportation and Communication;, Transportation; Roadways; Central road fund; Private Sector, Participation (MSRDC); Backlog in the road sector; HUDCO Loan, Project; State Road Project from World Bank Assistance;, Minimum needs programme; Sakav Programme (Foot Bridges);, Works in Naxalite affected area NABARD; MSRTC; Motor, Vehicles Department; Port Development; Civil Aviation; Railway, Projects; Urban Transport; Mumbai Urban Transport ProjectII;, Information Technology Policy of Maharashtra; Human Resource, Development; Infrastructure; IT in Government., 10. Language and Literature 231254, Marathi Script; Influence of Other Languages on Marathi;, Dialects; Marathi Literature., 11. Medical Facilities 255269, Figures on Medical Facilities in the State; Health Indicators;, Health Programmes; Family Welfare Programme; Nutrition, Programme; School Feeding Programme; Integrated Child, Development Services (ICDS) scheme; Special Nutrition Program, for Urban Slums; Women and Child Welfare; Mental Health, Programme; Hospital services scheme; Regional Referral Centres;, Jivandai Arogya Yojana; Maharashtra emergency medical, services project; Cancer control programme; Minimum Needs, Programme (Rural and Urban Areas); Establishment of Sub, centres/Primary health centres/Community Health Centres;, Appointment of Volunteers in Each Hamlet/PADA; World bank, assisted health system development project; Rescue camps in, CONTENTS: 7, tribal districts; National Filaria control programme; National, tuberculosis control programme; National iodine deficiency, disorder control programme; Plague control programme;, Establishment of state blood council; Leprosy control programme;, Establishment of malaria combat teams; Pulse polio programme;, School health check up programme; German government assisted, projects under family welfare; Savitribai Phule Kanya Kalyan, Yojana; Information, Education and Communication (I.E.C., Bureau); UNFPA Assisted Family Welfare Area Project;, Drushtidan Yojana; World Bank Assisted Malaria Control Project, (State Share) Strengthening of village level services;, Compensation for vasectomy operation; Medical Education;, Monitoring System and Purchase Cell in the Directorate; Other, schemes; Medical education, training and research; District plan, scheme; Medical education and drugs department; Maharashtra, Institute of Mental Health Training Institute; Food and drugs, administration; Ayurved and Homoeopathy (I.S.M.); Ayurvedic, education; Hospital and dispensaries; Development of I.S.M., Pharmacies., 12. Industry 271413, Figures Related to Industries in the State; Local Employment;, Single Window System; Aqua parks; Industrial Location Policy;, Special issue of Mumbai; Exports; Cooperative Industrial, Estates; District Industries Centres (DIC); P, Books<

2006, ISBN: 8178353725

[EAN: 9788178353722], Neubuch, [PU: Kalpaz Publications], 723 About The Author: The Editors S.C. Bhatt, had been a writer and journalist with long years of experience as head of important… Mehr…

[EAN: 9788178353722], Neubuch, [PU: Kalpaz Publications], 723 About The Author: The Editors S.C. Bhatt, had been a writer and journalist with long years of experience as head of important departments in the government. He headed the News Services Division of All India Radio, Publications Division, Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP) and Research and Reference Division. In the last mentioned department it was his responsibility to produce papers and writeups on matters of importance to the government and the public. Under his supervision the "INDIA—A Reference Annual" was produced, both from the Research as well as Reference division. Gopal Bhargava, a prolific writer and author of several books, was a senior official in Town and Country Planning Organization, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. First educated at Mayo College Ajmer, and a Post graduate in Economics from Lucknow University, he is a regular contributor to leading newspapers and academic journals. So far, he has published a good number of papers and articles on various issues, concerning urban development, which is his forte. The map given on the back cover jacket is only illustrative and not true to scale. Contents: Contents, List of Tables 11, Preface 13, Introduction 15, 1. History 1725, Origins; PoetSaints; The Maratha Reign; The Reign of Shivaji, (1627 1680); The Period of Unstability 1680 to 1707; The Peshwe, Dynasty 1712 to 1818; Balaji Vishwanath 1712 to 1721; Bajirao, Peshwa (Pahila Bajirao) 1721 to 1740; Nanasaheb Peshwa 1740, to 1761; ‘Thorale’ Madhavrao Peshwa 1761 to 1772; Narayanrao, Peshwa 1772 to 1773; ‘Sawai’ Madhaorao Peshwa 1774 to, 1795; ‘Second’ Bajirao Peshwa 1795 to 1802; The British Raj , 1818 to 1947; Modern Maharashtra 1947 to Present., 2. Physical Aspects 2729, Location; Area; Altitude; Climate; Soils; Hills; Rivers; Forests., 3. Population 3171, Data Relevant to Population; Demographic Information as Per, Census 2001; Social Structure., 4. Scheduled Caste 73108, Need for Emancipation of Dalits., 5. Scheduled Tribe 109143, World of Tribal Communities; Tribal Development and Social, Scientists., 6. Other Backward Classes 145150, Reservation Policy and Backward Castes; The Depressed Classes, Visavis Backward Castes., 6 Maharashtra, 7. Government and Politics 151185, State Figures on Police and Crimes; Political Movements; Chief, Ministers and Governors; Parliamentary and Assembly, Constituencies., 8. Education 187215, State Education Figures; Literacy Rate; School Level Education;, Women’s Education; Adult Education; Higher Education; Medical, Education; Technical Education; Educational Institutions;, Education budget; Educational Projects; Vikas Adhyayan Kendra;, ISDGEI; Bal Anand; Saathi; Vasundhara; Voice; Anandwan;, Wadgaon Tribal School/Hostel; Nevare Project; Vidnyan Vahini;, Bridge the Gap; Prachiti; Agragami; Each One Teach One (EOTO);, Phulenagar Children/Youth; Shartul foundation; Bharatiya Mahila, Federation (Thane Samiti); Disha; Balgram; Door step; Avehi, Abacus; Support; Striving for Education for All; Pragya Paliwal, Gaur; DPEP; Objectives; Assessment; List of Universities in the, State., 9. Transport and Communication 217230, Figures Related to Transportation and Communication;, Transportation; Roadways; Central road fund; Private Sector, Participation (MSRDC); Backlog in the road sector; HUDCO Loan, Project; State Road Project from World Bank Assistance;, Minimum needs programme; Sakav Programme (Foot Bridges);, Works in Naxalite affected area NABARD; MSRTC; Motor, Vehicles Department; Port Development; Civil Aviation; Railway, Projects; Urban Transport; Mumbai Urban Transport ProjectII;, Information Technology Policy of Maharashtra; Human Resource, Development; Infrastructure; IT in Government., 10. Language and Literature 231254, Marathi Script; Influence of Other Languages on Marathi;, Dialects; Marathi Literature., 11. Medical Facilities 255269, Figures on Medical Facilities in the State; Health Indicators;, Health Programmes; Family Welfare Programme; Nutrition, Programme; School Feeding Programme; Integrated Child, Development Services (ICDS) scheme; Special Nutrition Program, for Urban Slums; Women and Child Welfare; Mental Health, Programme; Hospital services scheme; Regional Referral Centres;, Jivandai Arogya Yojana; Maharashtra emergency medical, services project; Cancer control programme; Minimum Needs, Programme (Rural and Urban Areas); Establishment of Sub, centres/Primary health centres/Community Health Centres;, Appointment of Volunteers in Each Hamlet/PADA; World bank, assisted health system development project; Rescue camps in, CONTENTS: 7, tribal districts; National Filaria control programme; National, tuberculosis control programme; National iodine deficiency, disorder control programme; Plague control programme;, Establishment of state blood council; Leprosy control programme;, Establishment of malaria combat teams; Pulse polio programme;, School health check up programme; German government assisted, projects under family welfare; Savitribai Phule Kanya Kalyan, Yojana; Information, Education and Communication (I.E.C., Bureau); UNFPA Assisted Family Welfare Area Project;, Drushtidan Yojana; World Bank Assisted Malaria Control Project, (State Share) Strengthening of village level services;, Compensation for vasectomy operation; Medical Education;, Monitoring System and Purchase Cell in the Directorate; Other, schemes; Medical education, training and research; District plan, scheme; Medical education and drugs department; Maharashtra, Institute of Mental Health Training Institute; Food and drugs, administration; Ayurved and Homoeopathy (I.S.M.); Ayurvedic, education; Hospital and dispensaries; Development of I.S.M., Pharmacies., 12. Industry 271413, Figures Related to Industries in the State; Local Employment;, Single Window System; Aqua parks; Industrial Location Policy;, Special issue of Mumbai; Exports; Cooperative Industrial, Estates; District Industries Centres (DIC); Package scheme o, Books<

2006, ISBN: 8178353725

[EAN: 9788178353722], Neubuch, [PU: Kalpaz Publications], 723 About The Author:- The Editors S.C. Bhatt, had been a writer and journalist with long years of experience as head of importan… Mehr…

[EAN: 9788178353722], Neubuch, [PU: Kalpaz Publications], 723 About The Author:- The Editors S.C. Bhatt, had been a writer and journalist with long years of experience as head of important departments in the government. He headed the News Services Division of All India Radio, Publications Division, Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP) and Research and Reference Division. In the last mentioned department it was his responsibility to produce papers and writeups on matters of importance to the government and the public. Under his supervision the "INDIA—A Reference Annual" was produced, both from the Research as well as Reference division. Gopal Bhargava, a prolific writer and author of several books, was a senior official in Town and Country Planning Organization, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. First educated at Mayo College Ajmer, and a Post -graduate in Economics from Lucknow University, he is a regular contributor to leading newspapers and academic journals. So far, he has published a good number of papers and articles on various issues, concerning urban development, which is his forte. The map given on the back cover jacket is only illustrative and not true to scale. Contents:- Contents, List of Tables 11, Preface 13, Introduction 15, 1. History 17-25, Origins; Poet-Saints; The Maratha Reign; The Reign of Shivaji, (1627 - 1680); The Period of Unstability - 1680 to 1707; The Peshwe, Dynasty - 1712 to 1818; Balaji Vishwanath - 1712 to 1721; Bajirao, Peshwa (Pahila Bajirao) - 1721 to 1740; Nanasaheb Peshwa - 1740, to 1761; ‘Thorale’ Madhavrao Peshwa - 1761 to 1772; Narayanrao, Peshwa - 1772 to 1773; ‘Sawai’ Madhaorao Peshwa - 1774 to, 1795; ‘Second’ Bajirao Peshwa - 1795 to 1802; The British Raj -, 1818 to 1947; Modern Maharashtra - 1947 to Present., 2. Physical Aspects 27-29, Location; Area; Altitude; Climate; Soils; Hills; Rivers; Forests., 3. Population 31-71, Data Relevant to Population; Demographic Information as Per, Census 2001; Social Structure., 4. Scheduled Caste 73-108, Need for Emancipation of Dalits., 5. Scheduled Tribe 109-143, World of Tribal Communities; Tribal Development and Social, Scientists., 6. Other Backward Classes 145-150, Reservation Policy and Backward Castes; The Depressed Classes, Vis-a-vis Backward Castes., 6 Maharashtra, 7. Government and Politics 151-185, State Figures on Police and Crimes; Political Movements; Chief, Ministers and Governors; Parliamentary and Assembly, Constituencies., 8. Education 187-215, State Education Figures; Literacy Rate; School Level Education;, Women’s Education; Adult Education; Higher Education; Medical, Education; Technical Education; Educational Institutions;, Education budget; Educational Projects; Vikas Adhyayan Kendra;, ISDGEI; Bal Anand; Saathi; Vasundhara; Voice; Anandwan;, Wadgaon Tribal School/Hostel; Nevare Project; Vidnyan Vahini;, Bridge the Gap; Prachiti; Agragami; Each One Teach One (EOTO);, Phulenagar Children/Youth; Shartul foundation; Bharatiya Mahila, Federation (Thane Samiti); Disha; Balgram; Door step; Avehi-, Abacus; Support; Striving for Education for All; Pragya Paliwal, Gaur; DPEP; Objectives; Assessment; List of Universities in the, State., 9. Transport and Communication 217-230, Figures Related to Transportation and Communication;, Transportation; Roadways; Central road fund; Private Sector, Participation (MSRDC); Backlog in the road sector; HUDCO Loan, Project; State Road Project from World Bank Assistance;, Minimum needs programme; Sakav Programme (Foot Bridges);, Works in Naxalite affected area NABARD; MSRTC; Motor, Vehicles Department; Port Development; Civil Aviation; Railway, Projects; Urban Transport; Mumbai Urban Transport Project-II;, Information Technology Policy of Maharashtra; Human Resource, Development; Infrastructure; IT in Government., 10. Language and Literature 231-254, Marathi Script; Influence of Other Languages on Marathi;, Dialects; Marathi Literature., 11. Medical Facilities 255-269, Figures on Medical Facilities in the State; Health Indicators;, Health Programmes; Family Welfare Programme; Nutrition, Programme; School Feeding Programme; Integrated Child, Development Services (ICDS) scheme; Special Nutrition Program, for Urban Slums; Women and Child Welfare; Mental Health, Programme; Hospital services scheme; Regional Referral Centres;, Jivandai Arogya Yojana; Maharashtra emergency medical, services project; Cancer control programme; Minimum Needs, Programme (Rural and Urban Areas); Establishment of Sub, centres/Primary health centres/Community Health Centres;, Appointment of Volunteers in Each Hamlet/PADA; World bank, assisted health system development project; Rescue camps in, CONTENTS:- 7, tribal districts; National Filaria control programme; National, tuberculosis control programme; National iodine deficiency, disorder control programme; Plague control programme;, Establishment of state blood council; Leprosy control programme;, Establishment of malaria combat teams; Pulse polio programme;, School health check up programme; German government assisted, projects under family welfare; Savitribai Phule Kanya Kalyan, Yojana; Information, Education and Communication (I.E.C., Bureau); UNFPA Assisted Family Welfare Area Project;, Drushtidan Yojana; World Bank Assisted Malaria Control Project, (State Share) Strengthening of village level services;, Compensation for vasectomy operation; Medical Education;, Monitoring System and Purchase Cell in the Directorate; Other, schemes; Medical education, training and research; District plan, scheme; Medical education and drugs department; Maharashtra, Institute of Mental Health Training Institute; Food and drugs, administration; Ayurved and Homoeopathy (I.S.M.); Ayurvedic, education; Hospital and dispensaries; Development of I.S.M., Pharmacies., 12. Industry 271-413, Figures Related to Industries in the State; Local Employment;, Single Window System; Aqua parks; Industrial Location Policy;, Special issue of Mumbai; Exports; Co-operative Industrial, Estates; Distri, Books<

2006, ISBN: 8178353725

[EAN: 9788178353722], Neubuch, [PU: Kalpaz Publications], 723 About The Author:- The Editors S.C. Bhatt, had been a writer and journalist with long years of experience as head of importan… Mehr…

[EAN: 9788178353722], Neubuch, [PU: Kalpaz Publications], 723 About The Author:- The Editors S.C. Bhatt, had been a writer and journalist with long years of experience as head of important departments in the government. He headed the News Services Division of All India Radio, Publications Division, Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP) and Research and Reference Division. In the last mentioned department it was his responsibility to produce papers and writeups on matters of importance to the government and the public. Under his supervision the "INDIA—A Reference Annual" was produced, both from the Research as well as Reference division. Gopal Bhargava, a prolific writer and author of several books, was a senior official in Town and Country Planning Organization, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. First educated at Mayo College Ajmer, and a Post -graduate in Economics from Lucknow University, he is a regular contributor to leading newspapers and academic journals. So far, he has published a good number of papers and articles on various issues, concerning urban development, which is his forte. The map given on the back cover jacket is only illustrative and not true to scale. Contents:- Contents, List of Tables 11, Preface 13, Introduction 15, 1. History 17-25, Origins; Poet-Saints; The Maratha Reign; The Reign of Shivaji, (1627 - 1680); The Period of Unstability - 1680 to 1707; The Peshwe, Dynasty - 1712 to 1818; Balaji Vishwanath - 1712 to 1721; Bajirao, Peshwa (Pahila Bajirao) - 1721 to 1740; Nanasaheb Peshwa - 1740, to 1761; ‘Thorale’ Madhavrao Peshwa - 1761 to 1772; Narayanrao, Peshwa - 1772 to 1773; ‘Sawai’ Madhaorao Peshwa - 1774 to, 1795; ‘Second’ Bajirao Peshwa - 1795 to 1802; The British Raj -, 1818 to 1947; Modern Maharashtra - 1947 to Present., 2. Physical Aspects 27-29, Location; Area; Altitude; Climate; Soils; Hills; Rivers; Forests., 3. Population 31-71, Data Relevant to Population; Demographic Information as Per, Census 2001; Social Structure., 4. Scheduled Caste 73-108, Need for Emancipation of Dalits., 5. Scheduled Tribe 109-143, World of Tribal Communities; Tribal Development and Social, Scientists., 6. Other Backward Classes 145-150, Reservation Policy and Backward Castes; The Depressed Classes, Vis-a-vis Backward Castes., 6 Maharashtra, 7. Government and Politics 151-185, State Figures on Police and Crimes; Political Movements; Chief, Ministers and Governors; Parliamentary and Assembly, Constituencies., 8. Education 187-215, State Education Figures; Literacy Rate; School Level Education;, Women’s Education; Adult Education; Higher Education; Medical, Education; Technical Education; Educational Institutions;, Education budget; Educational Projects; Vikas Adhyayan Kendra;, ISDGEI; Bal Anand; Saathi; Vasundhara; Voice; Anandwan;, Wadgaon Tribal School/Hostel; Nevare Project; Vidnyan Vahini;, Bridge the Gap; Prachiti; Agragami; Each One Teach One (EOTO);, Phulenagar Children/Youth; Shartul foundation; Bharatiya Mahila, Federation (Thane Samiti); Disha; Balgram; Door step; Avehi-, Abacus; Support; Striving for Education for All; Pragya Paliwal, Gaur; DPEP; Objectives; Assessment; List of Universities in the, State., 9. Transport and Communication 217-230, Figures Related to Transportation and Communication;, Transportation; Roadways; Central road fund; Private Sector, Participation (MSRDC); Backlog in the road sector; HUDCO Loan, Project; State Road Project from World Bank Assistance;, Minimum needs programme; Sakav Programme (Foot Bridges);, Works in Naxalite affected area NABARD; MSRTC; Motor, Vehicles Department; Port Development; Civil Aviation; Railway, Projects; Urban Transport; Mumbai Urban Transport Project-II;, Information Technology Policy of Maharashtra; Human Resource, Development; Infrastructure; IT in Government., 10. Language and Literature 231-254, Marathi Script; Influence of Other Languages on Marathi;, Dialects; Marathi Literature., 11. Medical Facilities 255-269, Figures on Medical Facilities in the State; Health Indi, Books<