| Culture and education : Andaman & Nicobar Islands * |
 18 Oct 2006 |
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The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are characterised by two distinct native cultures. One is of the Negrito population in the Andamans and other is of the Autochthones, i.e. the Mongoloid Nicobarese and Shompen. Both during pre- and post-British periods and even after Independence, these two cultures have maintained their distinct identities. The main aboriginal group in the Andamans are the Onges, who... |
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| Culture and education : Andhra Pradesh |
18 Oct 2006 |
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Andhra Pradesh is served by more than 20 leading institutes of excellence in higher education. All major arts, humanities, science, engineering, law, medicine, business and veterinary science are offered, leading to first degrees as well as postgraduate awards. Advanced research is conducted in all major areas.
Andhra Pradesh has 1330 Arts, Science and Commerce colleges, 238 Engineering colleges... |
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| Culture and education : Bihar |
18 Oct 2006 |
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Culture
Festivals
Chhath, also called Dala Chhath - is a major festival in Bihar, and is celebrated a week after Deepawali. Chhath is the worship of the Sun God. Wherever people from Bihar have migrated, they have taken with them the tradition of Chhath. This is a ritual bathing festival that follows a period of abstenance. On the eve before Chhath, houses are scrupulously cleaned and so are the... |
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| Culture and education : Chandigarh * |
26 Oct 2006 |
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Chandigarh is known for its high literacy rate (97%). The Edution is controlled by the Chandigarh Administration. Examinations of class VIII are conducted by the board.
Private/Public Schools
Government Schools
Each sector of Chandigarh contains a Government School, run under U.T. Government.
Colleges and Institutions
The colleges in Chandigarh include MCM DAV College for Women, DAV... |
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| Culture and education : Chhattisgarh |
27 Oct 2006 |
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According to the census of 1991, literacy the most basic indicator of education, was 42.9 percent. This is marginally less than the literacy rate of 44.7 percent for undivided Madhya Pradesh. Female literacy is very low at 27.5 percent, especially rural female literacy, which is at 21 percent.
The low level of literacy, especially amongst women, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is a cause... |
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| Culture and education : Delhi * |
27 Oct 2006 |
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The educational facilities are provided in stages i.e. pre-primary, primary, middle, secondary, senior secondary and university level. Pre-primary and primary educations are mainly the responsibility of the local bodies. Middle, secondary and senior secondary education is primarily looked after by Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi. Although pre-primary and primary education is mainly the... |
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| Culture and education : Goa |
27 Oct 2006 |
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Culture
The most popular celebrations in Goa are Christmas, Easter Sunday Ganesh Chaturthi, New Year's Day, the Shigmo festival and the Carnival. However, since the 1960s, the celebrations of the Shigmo and carnival have shifted to the urban centres, and in recent times these festivals are seen more as a means of attracting tourists. Celebrations for all festivals usually last for a few days and... |
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| Culture and education : Haryana |
27 Oct 2006 |
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Haryana has a network of educational institutions. While a primary school is available within in radius of one kilometer, middle level education facilities are available with in a radius of 1.87 kilometers and high schools are available with in a radius of 2.1 kilometers. There were 11,013 Primary Schools, 1,918 Middle Schools, 3,023 High Schools and 1,301 Senior secondary schools functioning during... |
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| Culture and education : Himachal Pradesh |
27 Oct 2006 |
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Himachal has got one of the highest literacy rates in India. District Hamirpur figures amongst top districts in the country.Woman education is quite encouraging in the state.
Himachal is home to many educational institutions offering a wide variety of courses.
There are five universities, two medical colleges, four dental colleges and two engineering colleges in the state. There are over 10000... |
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| Culture and education : Jammu & Kashmir |
27 Oct 2006 |
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Culture
Kashmiri lifestyle is essentially, irrespective of the differing religious beliefs, slow paced. Comprised of generally peace-loving people, the culture has been rich enough to reflect the religious diversity as tribes celebrate festivities that divert them from their otherwise monotonous way of life. Kashmiris are known to enjoy their music in its various local forms and the dress of both... |
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| Culture and education : Jharkhand |
30 Oct 2006 |
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The literacy rate in Jharkhand is 54.13% (2001) and female literacy rate is still lower at 39.38%.
Jharkhand has some of the best schools in country, namely DAV Shyamali, Ranchi, DPS Ranchi, Vivekananda Vidya Mandir Ranchi, Denobli Sindri, Denobili School, Mugma, Dhanbad, Loyola School, Jamshedpur and Little Flower School, Jamshedpur.
Jharkhand has a network of government and privately run schools,... |
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| Culture and education : Karnataka |
30 Oct 2006 |
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Karnataka has highest number of education instition in engineering and medical. IISc Bangalore is number one Engieering and Science institute in india. Some of the famous engineering colleges are Karnataka regional engineering college, surthkal. Bangalore University's UVC M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology. BMS College RV Engineering College National Engineering College, Mysore Among Medical major... |
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| Culture and education : Maharashtra |
30 Oct 2006 |
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Maharashtra's literacy rate-which consists of more than half of the state's adult population-exceeds the national average. The state provides free compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14. Vocational and multipurpose high schools also have grown in importance. The state operates two universities (including one for women) at Mumbai and others at Nagpur, Pune, Aurangabad, Ahmadnagar,... |
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| Culture and education : Mizoram |
30 Oct 2006 |
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Education
Education in the form of reading and writing was first introduced in the area by the British. The initiative in spreading education was taken by the Christian missionaries.
The first schoolprimary schools were opened in Aizawl in 1898. In 1903 the Government handed over the responsibility of primary education entirely to the missionaries. in Mizoram was started by the missionaries... |
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| Culture and education : Orissa |
30 Oct 2006 |
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The ruins of a major ancient university and center of Buddhist learning, Ratnagiri, was recently discovered in Orissa. Scholars from far away lands, such as Greece, Persia and China used to study philosophy, astronomy, mathematics and science at this famed University. Taxila, Nalanda and Ratnagiri are the oldest universities in the world. The ruins of Ratnagiri University have not been fully excavated... |
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| Culture and education : Punjab |
30 Oct 2006 |
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Punjab is served by 10 leading state institutes of excellence in higher education (listed below). All the major arts, humanities, science, engineering, law, medicine, veterinary science, and business courses are offered, leading to first degrees as well as postgraduate awards. Advanced research is conducted in all major areas of excellence. Punjab Agricultural University is one of the world's leading... |
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| Culture and education : Tamil Nadu |
31 Oct 2006 |
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Tamil civilization is one of the oldest in the world. Unique cultural features, like Tanjore paintings, Bharatanatyam and Tamil architecture, give Tamil Nadu a heritage to be proud of. Chola kings conquered lands as far north as the Himalayas, and as far east as Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia. The world's oldest dam was built across the Kaveri river in Tamil Nadu by King Karikala Chola.... |
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| Culture and education : Uttar Pradesh |
31 Oct 2006 |
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The State of U.P. has made investments over the years in all sectors of education and has achieved some success.
The female literacy situation in Uttar Pradesh is dismal. Only one out of four in the 7+ age group was able to read and write in 1991. This figure goes down to 19 % for rural areas, 11 % for the scheduled castes, 8 % for scheduled castes in rural areas, and 8 % for the entire rural population... |
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| Culture and education : Uttaranchal |
31 Oct 2006 |
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Uttaranchal has educational institutions of major importance to India and the world. It is home to the oldest engineering college of the country, IIT Roorkee (formerly University of Roorkee). Other universities of prime importance include the G. B. Pant University and Kumaon University. Historically, Uttaranchal is believed to be the land where the Vedas and the Shastras were composed and the great... |
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