About Punjab
Punjab,
the chief wheat producing area of the country, is the overland entry point into
India. The state is also known for its production of sports and hosiery goods.
The holiest shrine for the Sikhs is the Golden Temple in
Amritsar, so called because the dome is covered with gold leaf.Home of the
fiercly proud and independent sikhs, the state of Punjab is steeped in histroy
and culture of India.
For centuries, the sikh warriors have provided the fighting force for armies
of the great kings of India, British Raj and now the people of United India.Through
sheer hard work, the men and women of Punjab have turned this into one the greenest
states in India. Universally famous for their deligence, they have done much
to contribute to the welfare of India.
The first impression of Punjab one gets is that of a land pulsating with prosperity.
The plains of Punjab, with their fertile soil and abundant water supply, are
naturally suited to be the breadbasket for India. The land of Punjab is a land
of exciting culture, myriad images of swaying emerald green fields and hearty
people whose robust rustic ways of camaraderie and bonhomie are very much a
part of their heritage.
The state has achieved tremendous growth over the years due to the success of
the Green Revolution in the early 70s. For a major period in the second half
of the 20th century, Punjab led the other states in India to achieve self-sufficiency
in crop production. The other major reason for the prosperity of the state are
the great number of people who left their home for the countries in Europe and
North America and, after long struggles, achieved successes there.
The people of the state are hard working and take life as it comes. Music and
dance is in their blood and that is reflected in the Bhangra beats that are
famous all over the world today.
