Shivalik Institute of Management Education & Research

Presentation on Dadra & Nagar Haweli & Daman & Diu

(Union Territories of INDIA) Presented by :- Prateeksha & Prateek

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History. Culture. Tourism. Industry. Occupation. GDP & Per Capita Income.

History

In order to keep the English at bay and to enlist their support against the Mughals, the Marathas made friends with the Portuguese and signed with them a treaty in 1779. According to this historic treaty of friendship, the Maratha - Peshwa agreed that the Portuguese will be allowed to collect revenues from Dadra and Nagar Haveli which consisted of 72 villages, then known as Parganas. The area of Dadra &Nagar Haveli spread over 491.00 sq.kms. land locked between Gujarat in North and Maharashtra in South.

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In 1961 when Indian forces took over Goa, Daman, and Diu, Mr. Badlani was, for one day, designated the Prime Minister of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, so that, as Head of State, he could sign an agreement with the Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, and formally merge Dadra and Nagar Haveli with the Republic of India. Capital : - Silvassa. Governor:-Shri Rajani Kant Verma. Male :-1,21,731 & Females :- 98,720. Literacy Rate is 60%. GDP :- Rs.7,001 million. Per Capita Income :- Rs.

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Land

The people of the U.T. established free Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, which was finally merged in to Union of India in the year 1961. The U.T. of Dadra & Nagar Haveli is located on the western side of the foot hills of western Ghats and has undulating terrain 40% of the total geographical area is covered with forests and thus offers it a look of woodland. The major river Damanganga and its tributaries criss - cross the U.T. and drain into Arabian sea at Daman .

People

The U.T. has population of 2.20 lakhs as per the 2001 census which has predominance of tribals forming a major chunk of 62% of the total population. The major tribes are Varlies, Kokana, Dhodia and Dublas. The tribals have their distinct culture of their own consisting of curious rituals and colorful folk-lore. The major dances are Tarpa, Dhol, Bhavada and Gherria.

Tourism

Vanganga Lake Garden, Dadra. Hirwavan garden, Piparia. Tribal Museum , Silvassa. Vanvihar Tourist Complex , Chauda.

Industries

Dadra & Nagar Haveli is a predominantly a backward area in both the way economically as well industrially. Dadra & Nagar Haveli has a locational advantage. It has very thin/less population but 88% of them are tribals /backward who do not possess industrial skill and discipline and as a result has a problem of unemployment. After liberation from Portuguese regime in 1954 and merger with the Union of India in 1962 the Administrator has started taking effective steps for the upliftment of the area.

Facts

Dan Udyog Sahakari Sangh Ltd. 30 Units, namely Engineering, Fabrics weaving Units and a dyeing and printing Unit, providing good employment to local tribes. 10% cash subsidy to the industrial units on their capital investment. The quantum of subsidy was increased gradually to 15% and 25% subsequently which resulted in speedy industrial development of the territory. At present the new established Units are getting the benefit of Central Sales Tax exemption which is available upto the year 2017.

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Electricity rate is at present Rs.2.75 per Unit. Government/Administration has developed three Industrial Estates at villages Masat, Silvassa Phase-I, Silvassa Phase II at Amli and Khadoli, having total 290 plots admeasuring 700 sq.mtrs. to 4000 sq.mtrs. with good road network. Manufacturing is the main economy in Dadra and Nagar Haveli as the taxes are low. The products manufactured include spectacle frames and flooring tiles, art silk fabrics, chemicals, detergent powder, electrical fixtures, watches etc. Main items exported include forest products, rubber foam etc. Items imported include petroleum, cloth and sugar.

Occupation

Agriculture.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli, a predominantly rural area having about 79 percent population of tribals has about 23, 627 hectares under cultivation. The main crops are paddy, ragi, small millets and pulses. The agriculture production is dependent on rainfall and mostly on a single crop system. Forest cover 40 percent of the total geographical area. The types of vegetables grown are brinjal, tomato, cabbage, cauliflower etc.

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Animal Husbandry.
The livestock population constitutes cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats and other animals. There is a well equipped veterinary Hospital at Silvassa and two veterinary centres at Dapada and Khanvel. To meet the requirements of poultry birds and to demonstrate the improved methods of poultry keeping, government is running a poultry breeding-cum-demonstration farm.

Irrigation and Power.

Prior to liberation of the territory, there was no irrigation facility. Later on adequate steps were taken and 118 lift irrigation schemes were completed at various places in the territory. A multiple irrigation project Damanganga is also in its final states.

Forest & Climate

Forestry is an important economic resource of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It consists of teak, sadra, khair, mahara, sisam etc. which constitute the main wealth of the territory. Summer (March to June) Warm. Monsoon (July to August) Warm. Best Time to Visit November to March.

SPORTS

Water Sports Centre, Dudhani

With the commissioning of Madhuban Dam on the downstream side of river Damanganga, a large water front has formed near Dudhani (40 Kms from Silvassa). For adventure loving tourists, the department provide water scooters, acquabikes, bumper boats, speed boats, kayaks, canoes and passenger boats at the Water Sports Centre, Dudhani.

How to reach?

By Train Nearest railhead is Vapi 17 km. By Road Dadra & Nagar Haveli almost touches the Mumbai- Vadodara -Delhi National Highway No.8 (Western Express Highway). Silvassa is about 14 Kms from Bhilad & 18 Kms from Vapi. Dadra and Nagar Haveli does not have its own road transport system. It avails of Gujarat and Maharashtra state transport system. Total road length is about 342 km. Bombay is the nearest airport.

Location

Daman is situated on the west coast of India on the Arabian Sea are exotic locations that are blessed with sun, sand & sea. An important locational advantage of Daman is its close proximity to Bombay and it is just 13 kms away from the nearest rail road, Vapi. Geographical area of Daman is 72 square kms. Daman and Diu is the second smallest union territory of India. Lakshadweep being the smallest in terms of area as well as population.

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During the early period, Daman and Diu were part of Goa.It was only in 1987, when Goa become a full fledged state, that Daman and Diu was separated from Goa. Area: 112 sq.km Capital: Daman Languages : Gujarati and Marathi Population: 1,58,059 Males :92,478 Females: 65,581 Literacy: 81.09% Administrator: Shri Satya Gopal, IAS. GDP :Rs. 5028 million. Per Capita Income :- Rs. 3147.

History

From the 8th to13th century, Daman and Diu, which was a part of Goa was a stronghold of the Chowda Rajputs. By the Treaty of 1543 the cessation of Diu to the Portuguese was finally confirmed. The fortress of Diu, an imposing structure was reconstructed after the siege of 1545. Daman lies 193kms north of Mumbai on the coast of the southern edge of Gujarat just north of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

People

The people of Daman and Diu are not different from the people in the adjoining Gujarat area. They have same outlook and the same customs and traditions. The Daman and Diu union territory, between the two units has one representative in the union parliaments, lower house, the Lok Sabha. The population comprises of Hindus and few Christians and Muslims.

Culture

Daman can boast of a rich and multi faced cultural heritage. Dance and Music are very much part of the daily life of Damanite. Here is a true fusion of cultures tribal, urban, European and Indian. Various Portuguese dances are well preserved and still widely presented.

Industry

The total number of industrial units registered as small scale industries in Daman And Diu together are about 535. The main industrial area of the union territory are Somnath, Dabhel, Bhimpore and Kadaiya. In the district of Daman, the important field and garden crops grown are paddy, Ragi, groundnut, pulses and beans, wheat, banana, sapota and mango. The net sown area is about 3727 hectares which forms about 67% of the districts geographical area.

Tourism

How to reach?

Nearest railhead is Vapi just about 12 Kms. Mumbai- Ahmedabad National Highway No. 8 connects Daman via Vapi. Some prominent distance: Mumbai - 193 Kms. Ahmedabad - 367 Kms. Diu - 763 Kms. Panaji (GOA) via Mumbai - 787 Kms. Through Air: Nearest Airport is Mumbai. Domestic and International flights are available.