A Comprehensive Study of UTTARAKHAND
About this ebook
The book is divided into two parts. The first part is the sectional study of the state in a comprehensive manner including the general profile of the state symbols, history from prehistoric to modern times, geography, environment and ecology, the economy of the state, society and culture, polity, governance and various policies, programmes of the State government. The second part of the book is a detailed, micro-level study of the State, which includes a district-wise study of the history, geography, culture, folk songs and dances, important locations, tourist destinations and any other important aspect of a district, covering all thirteen districts of Uttarakhand in detail.
There’s also a Random Facts sections capturing all the exciting things to know about Uttarakhand, and this book is designed in such a way that it is helpful to persons aspiring to clear State Public Service Examinations in Uttarakhand.
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About the author
Himanshu Kafaltia is an Uttarakhand State Provincial Civil Services (PCS) topper (Rank 1) of 2016 batch. A Post Graduate in Human Rights and Public Administration, the earlier cleared Uttarkhand PCS- 2012 and got into service of State Government as an Executive Officer in Panchayati Raj Department, State Government of Uttarakhand. With an in-depth intellectual orientation and vast experience in banking and insurance, he has also worked as an Assistant Administrative Officer in LIC of India. He belongs to Nainital district of Uttarakhand and has a deep interest in issues associated with Uttarakhand including its culture, governance and people. Earlier, he has cleared government job exams like Bank PO and Assistant Central Intelligence Officer in Intelligence Bureau. He is passionate about reading, writing on the issues of everyday life and music.
Gunjan Sharma Kafaltia is an Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Officer of 2016 batch, currently working as Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax at Dehradun. She qualified Civil Services Examination in 2016, conducted by UPSC, and achieved an All India Rank - 216, at it. A Post Graduate in Floriculture and a Graduate in Agriculture from GBPUAT Pantnagar, she also holds vast experience in the finance industry where she served as an Assistant Administrative Officer in LIC of India. Earlier, she cleared several government job examinations including that of Bank PO. She belongs to Nainital district of Uttarakhand and has a deep interest in fields of academia and research. She is deeply involved in study and research on issues related to finance and the economy. Her area of interests includes, research associated with environmental and ecological aspects of Uttarakhand. A women rights activist in her own right, she is deeply involved in social work too.