3 @ UNWERSITY 682 5 XG ELL YOUR FL SUB:- AGRICULTURE INFORMATIVE “DELHI” Ce eee Submitted To :- Mrs. Abhishek JainDelhi Delhi officially the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT) is the largest metropolis by area and the: metropolis by opulation in tingle. ‘tis the cighth ropolis in the wor! Evpopulation with 16.7 million inhabitants in the Territory at the 11 Census. There are nearly 22.2 million residents in the reater National ital Region urban area (which also includes Noida ee F d Faridabad al ith oth ofa olszabad (GUrdaiaa7 drsteanaule ona TUr Cura smaller nearby towns). The name Delhi is often also used to include urban areas near the NCT, as well as to refer to New Deli, the capital of India, which lies within the metropolis. Althoug| technically a federally administeredunion territory, the p ration of the NCT of Delhi today more closely ress admi les that of a state of India with its own legislature, high courtand an executive council of ministers headed by 9 Chjét Minister. Now Delhi, iy istered by both the vedere jovernment 07 India and the localGovernment of Delhi, is also the capital of the NCT of Delhi.Geography of Delhi The National Capital Territory of Delhi is spread over an area of 1,484 km? (573 sq mi), of which 783 km? {302 sq mi) is designated rural and 700 km2( 270 sq mi) urban. Delhi has a maximum length of 51.9 km (32 mi) and the maximum width of 48.48 km (30 mi). There are three local, bodies (statutory towns) namely, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (area is 1,397.3 km? or 540 s mi), New Delhi Municipal Committee (42.7 km? or 16 sq mi) and Delhi Cantonment Board (43 km? or 17 sq mi). Delhi is an expansive area, in its extremity it spans from Narela in the north to Ghitorni in the south. Najafgarh is the furthest point west and Seemapuri is its eastern extremity. The NCR encompasses towns south and east of the said border, namely Ghaziabad, Nojda, Faridabad and Gurgaon. Oddly, the main expanse of Delhi does not follow a specific geographical feature. The main city area of Delhi does not end until rjangarh in the South, Anand Vihar in the east and Singhu in the north and Nangloi in the west. The terrain of Delhi shows great variation. It changes from plain agricultural fields in the north to dry, arid hills (an offshoot of the Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan) in the south and west. There used to be large natural lakes in the southern part of the city, but most have now dried up. Most of Delhi, including New Delhi, is situated on the western banks of the river which separates the main city from eastern suburbs, although there is a good connectivity between the eastern and western sides, with a number of road and railway bridges as well as the Delhi Metro.Geography of Delhi Location of Delhi in India. Coordinates: ‘Country Government * Chief Minister + Lt Govemor + Federal aistrlet + Land + Water Elevation Population (2011 estimate) + Federal district * Density + Metro + Demonym Time zone + Summer (DST) ZIP code(s) Arse SORTS 36'36"N 7'13'48"E India Shella Dikshit (INC) Tejendra Khanna 177.0 Kit? (68.3 8q mi) 159.0 km? (61.4 sq mi) 18.0 km? (6.9 sq mi) 0-125 m (0-409 ft) 11,007/835 3,886/km? (10,065/sq mi) 16,314,838 Delhite EST (UTC:5) EDT (UTC-4) 20001- 20098, 20201-20599 Ozwv History of Delhi Human habitation Was prone present in and around Delhi during the second millennium BC and before, and continuous inhabitation has been evidenced since at least the 6th century BC. The city is believed to be the site of indraprasthay legendary capital of the Pandavas in the Indian epic Mahabharata. Settlements grew from the time of the ire (c. 300 BCE).Remains of seven major cities has been discovered in Delhi. Anang Pal of the Tomara dynasty founded the city of Lal Kot in 736. Beato's Delhi 1857, 1997 Jon MocHistory of Delhi The Indian capital city of Delhi has a long history, including a histor the capita of Several empires. The earliest architectural relics date back to theMaurya Period (c. 300 BC); since then, the site has seen continuous settlement. In 1966, an inscription of the Mauryan Emperor (273-236 BC) was discovered near Srinivaspuri, which is near Noida. Two sandstone pillars inscribed with the edicts of Ashoka were brought to by Firuz Shah Tughlug in the 14th century. The famous Iron pillar near the Qutub Minar was commissioned by the emperor Kumara Gupta I of the Gupta dynasty (320-540) an transplanted to Delhi during the 10th century. Eight major cities have been situated in the Delhi area. The first five cities were in the southern art of present-day Delhi. hough settlements have been dated to have been taking place in Delhi for millenia, there is no record to stand by that claim. Delhi is generally considered a close to 5000-year old city, as per Ancient Indian text The Mahabharata, since the first ever mention of the city is found in this religious scripture. Therefore, except the scripture, archaeological evidences to baok the city’s Ancient history are as good as nought. As a result, Delhi's Ancient history finds no records and this period may be regarded as the lost perlod of its history. Extensive coverage of Delhi's history begins with the onset of the Delhi Sultanate in the 12th century. Since then, Delhi had been the seat of Islamic and British rulers until India's independence in 1947. The core of Delhi's tangible heritage is Islamic, spanning over 7 centuries of Islamic rule over the city, with some British-styled architectures and zones in idating to the in Whatever records exist of Delhi- in the form of scriptures or archaeological evidences, they crown Delhi as the Capital ity of some empire or the other all through, with minor random breaks in Between, making Delhi one of the longest serving Capitals in the world.Tourism in Delhi tourist sites. This is a list of Delhi's tourist sites. In elhi, there are attractions like mosques, forts and other monuments that represent India's history. The important places in Old Delhi include the majestic Red Fort. j, on the other hand, is a modern city designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. New Delhi houses man government buildings and embassies, apart from places of historical interest. The Qutub Minar, Red Fort and Humayun's Tomb are listed as Delhi is the capital city of India. A fine blend of old and new, ancient and modern, Delhi is a melting pot of cultures and religions. Delhi has been the capital of numerous empires that ruled India, making it rich in history. The rulers left behind their trademark architectural jes. Delhi currently has many renowned historic monuments and landmarks such as the Tughlagabad fort, Qutub Minar, Purana Quila, Lodhi Gardens, Jama Masjid, Humayun's tom ed Fort, andSafdarjung’s Tomb. Modern monuments include Jantar Mantar, India Being one of the most historic capitals in the world, a nt has many temple and Akshardham temple. New Delht is famous for Its British colonial architecture, wide roads, and tree-lined boulevards. Delhi is home to numerous political landmarks, national museums, Islamic shrines, Hindu temples, green parks, and trendy malls.Tourism in Delhi Delhi is at par with any other city in the world. It can boast of anew international airport and the new metro rail which is a convenient mode of travel for the common man. The Delhi Metro is one of the fastest ways to commute in Delhi and has transformed public transport in the city so much so that the Metro line has become the life-line of New Delhi. Recently a superfast airport express has been put in service to connect the airport with the central part of New Delhi. The many flyovers which have been constructed at whooping costs showcase Delhi asa modem city. Pragati Maidan is another tourist destination. It is a large area of land covered with pavilions which can house exhibitions from other states as well as countries. It is a permanent construction for International Trade Fairs. Delhi has a mix of the traditional and modern. Where you might see the latest car on the road, there might be a bullock cart alongside.It is a melting pot of all kinds of people and a visit to this wonderful city is a must.—s . @ % BAHADURGARH NH-10 yo sat Satdarjang Tomb National Rail Museurne © Dili-tHeat © : e Qutub Minar, ae Z, © Chatanpur Manatr GURGAON e ‘Nabonal Highways = Outer Ring Road FARIDABADDevelopment and Infrastructure Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) is an undertaking of the Government of Delhi, India, that was established in December 1975 for the purpose of promoting tourism and related services iin the city of Delhi. It has an authorized share capital of Rs. 10.00 crores anda paid up ca I of Rs. 6.28 crores. It is involved in several other activities, some of which do not fall un the core activity of promotion of tourism, such as the selling of liquor. This particular activity, however, provides the corporation with revenue that can be utilized in tourism or other related development activities for the National Capital Region of Delhi. The Corporation constructs flyovers as part of the development of infrastructure for easy commuting by tourists in Delhi. The revenue for the construction of some of the flyovers in Delhi has been generated from a share of profit that the Corporation earns from the sale of Country made Liquor (CL). The Corporation charges a flat rate of profit, a margin of Rs.6 per bottle of country liquor, of which a share of Rs.5/- has been fixed as a contribution towards the construction of flyov: The construction is carried out by the Engineering Di ion of the Corporation.Transport in Delhi Delhi has significant reliance on its transport infrastructure. The city has developed a highly efficient public transport system with the introduction of the Delhi Metro, which is undergoing a rapid modernization and expansion. There are 5.5 million registered vehicles in the city, which is the highest in the world among all cities most of which do not follow any pollution emission norm (within municipal limits), while the Delhi metropolitan region NCR Delhi) has 11.2 million vehicles. Delhi and NCR ose nearly 42 crores (420 million) man-hours every month while commuting between home and office through public transport, due to the traffic congestion. Therefore serious efforts, including a number of transport infrastructure projects, are underway to encourage usage of public transport in e city.Transport in Delhi eR tr. rt + Auto-Rickshaws * Taxis + Taxi and Auto Fare Calculator * Cycle-Rickshaws + Major Arteries + inner Ring Road + Outer Ring Road + Expressways and Highways + Rail transport Metro + Ring Railway e Inter-state transport * Railway connectivity + Road * Highways + Bus services + AirportsRadio Taxi Auto Rickshade * " "oOMetro Rapid increase of population coupled with large-scale immigration due to high economic growth has resulted in ever increasing demand for better transport, putting excessive pressure on the city's existent transport infrastructure. Like many other cities in the developin: world, the city faces acute transport management problems. leading to air pollution, congestion and resultant loss of pseee . In order to meet the transportation demand in elhi, the State and Union government started the construction of an ambitious Mass Rapid Transit system, known as Delhi Metro in 1998. The project started commercial operations on December 24, 2002. It has set many performance and efficiency standards ever since and is continuously expanding at a very rapid pace. As of 2010, the metro operates 5 linés with a total length of 190 km and 132 stations while several other lines are under constructionEconomy With an estimated net State Domestic Product (FY 2010) of Rs.157,817 Crores in nominal terms and ~Rs.630,000 Crores in PPP terms, Delhi is the largest commercial center in northern India.In 2010, Delhi had a per capita income of Rs.135,820 at current prices, the third highest in India after Chandigarh and Goa as of 2010. Delhi's GDP (at 2004-05 prices), on an average, has registered an astonishing 10.7% growth for the past five years, making it one of the fastest emerging ayn the Egle The tertiary sector contributes 70.95% of Delhi's gross SDP followed by secondary and primary sectors, with 25.20% and 3.85% contribution, respectively. Delhi's workforce constitutes 32.82% of the population showing an increase of 52.52% between 1991 and 2001. Delhi's oP rier rate decreased from 12.57% in 1999-2000 to 4.63% in 2003. In December 2004, 636,000 people were registered with various employment exchange programmes in Delhi.Economy In 2001 the total workforce in all government (union and state) and quasi-government sector was 620,000. In comparison, the organised private sector employed 219,000. Key service industries include information Reco Oe telecommunications, hotels, Bante media and tourism. Delhi's manufacturing industry has also grown considerably as many consumer Goods industries have established manufacturing units and headquarters in and around Delhi. Delhi's large consumer market, coupled with the easy availability of skilled labour, has attracted foreign investment in Delhi. In 2001, the manufacturing sector employed Ae e ag workers while the number of industrial units was Construction, power, telecommunications, health and community services, and real estate form integral parts of Delhi's economy. Delhi has India's Pe and one of the fastest growing retail industries. As a result, land prices are booming and Delhi is currently ranked the 7th most expensive office hotspot in the world, with prices at $145.16 per square foot. 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