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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.
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