Background notes, India (http://www.state.gov/www/background%5Fnotes/india%5F998%5Fbgn.html)
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Chhattisgarh (http://chhattisgarh.nic.in/)
Web site of Chhattisgarh, one of the newest states in India, created from sixteen primarily tribal districts of Madhya Pradesh. Includes minister's address, overviews of government structure, history, policies, statistics from each district, and directory of government personnel.
Climate Change in India (http://www.ccasia.teri.res.in/country/india/india.htm)
The Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI), located in New Delhi, India, provides an overview of the climate in India. The profile highlights the trends and predictions of climate parameters in India. Basic statistics on the population, land area, emissions, energy consumption, and fuels consumption are available. World Resources Institute published the statistics in "World Resources 1998-99: A Guide to Global Environment." India is party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Country Profile: India (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south%5Fasia/country%5Fprofiles/1154019.stm)
Run by the British Broadcasting Corporation, this web page provides basic information about India including its population, exports, religion, leaders, and media.
Destination India (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/ind/ind.htm)
Provides basic information about the country.
History and culture of India (http://www.historyofindia.com)
Site information taken from the India News, Mar. 2000 issue.
India - A Country Study (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/intoc.html)
Presents information on India, provided by the U.S. Library of Congress. Includes information on India's geography, economy, society, transportation, communications, government, politics, and national security. Discusses the country's history, ethnic groups, religion, international trade, land use, foreign affairs, and armed forces.
India - Countrywatch.com (http://www.countrywatch.com/cw%5Fcountry.asp?vcountry=78)
General informaton on India.
India Resources Page (http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/ind/)
Gene R. Thursby presents a collection of Internet resources on India. The collection includes access to country profiles, current events, travel information, media resources, weather information, resources on South Asian studies, and government directories. Details about traditions, history, politics, and social issues are provided.
India Visa Application (http://www.traveldocs.com/in/index.htm)
A source for information about the documents required for travel to a particular country. The forms themselves are offered in PDF format as well as basic travel information.
Jharkhand (http://jharkhand.nic.in/)
Officiel web site of the new state in India created in 2000 from twenty-two tribal districts in southern Bihar. Features basic information on government agencies and services, infrastructure, natural resources, culture, history, etc. Includes government directory, lists of schools, hostpitals, etc., press releases, and news.
Kashmir Virtual Library (http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/kashmir/index.htm)
Gene R. Thursby presents a collection of Internet resources on Kashmir, a territory that is claimed by both India and Pakistan. Thursby offers links to e-mail lists, newsgroups, philanthropic organizations, and regional news. Information is provided about the disputed territory, the Kashmiri language, and regional travel.
Maps of India/States (http://www.mapsofindia.com)
Site information taken from the India News, March 2000 issue.
Mumbai Pages (http://theory.tifr.res.in/bombay/index.html)
Contains information and links to resources on Mumbai (Bombay), for travelers and residents. Includes information on the city's history, architecture, tourist spots, personalities, language resources, cuisine and ethnic groups. Includes a small map and photo galleries.
Sustainable development (http://sdnp.delhi.nic.in/)
Web site for accessing information, locating resources and cultivating linkages on sustainable development issues in India including agriculture, climate change, health, human rights, etc. Features news, country reports, case studies, laws, treaties, organizations and information through twenty four sustainable development topical areas. Part of a "programme on Environment Management Capacity Building of the World Bank, implemented by the Environmental Information System (ENVIS), Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India."
Tradeport.org - India (http://www.tradeport.org/countries/india/01grw.html)
General information on India including finance and economics.
Travel Information Report: India. (http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/travelreport/report%5Fe.asp?country=India)
Presents a travel information report for Canadians traveling to India, provided by the Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Discusses the general conditions in India, tips for travelers, health conditions, and entry requirements.
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