Discovering Gujarat
This is a selection of resources on Gujarat available from the NLB catalogue or the Internet and is not meant to be an exhaustive list.
NLB print and digital resources
From Gujarat with love: 100 authentic Indian vegetarian recipes
Exploring authentic cuisine from the west coast of India, this book features recipes from the Gujarat region’s “explosive combination of sweet, spicy, and sour flavours,” accompanied by visually stunning images of the foods featured.
All rights reserved, London: Pavilion Books, 2021.
Modinomics: Inclusive economics, inclusive governance
This book presents Modi’s vision and its implementation through actual field reports and case studies, highlighting his economic and development strategies. Under Modi, Gujarat stood out for its long-term vision and impeccable execution. One of the key ideas featured in Modinomics is Modi’s advocacy of inclusive economics as well as inclusive governance.
All rights reserved, Haryana, India: Skoch Media, 2014.
The making of miracles in Indian states: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Gujarat
The Making of Miracles in Indian States studies three growth miracles in India at the state-level – Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Gujarat. These are three of the largest and most diverse states in India and have grown at rates exceeding 8 percent for an entire decade. These “miracles” can be partly attributed to visionary leaders such as Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar and Narendra Modi.
All rights reserved, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015.
The idea of Gujarat: History, ethnography and text
This work critically examines the processes that went into the formation of the region and, in doing so, unsettles a series of conventional wisdoms about the land and its inhabitants. Individual chapters explore the work of courts, colonial officers, politicians, scholars, and gods and goddesses in the making of the state. The book provides a broad introduction to the idea of Gujarat, the scope of its history, the nature of its politics, and the dynamics of its society.
All rights reserved, New Delhi: Orient Blackswan, 2010.
Narendra Modi: A political biography
Based on recorded interviews with the enigmatic Narendra Modi, this is a balanced and objective biography that does not shy away from controversies such as the Gujarat riots as well as the state’s model of governance and development.
Retrieved from OverDrive. myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.
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Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s export index for second year in a row
Gujarat has topped NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index 2021 that aims to evaluate the Indian States’ and Union Territories’ preparedness to export and take measures for improvement wherever possible. This is the second consecutive year that Gujarat has emerged as the top performer. NITI Aayog is the Indian government’s policy think tank.
Information About Gujarat – Industries, Economy, Ports, Exporters & Geography
Gujarat is one of the India’s leading industrialised states. At current prices, Gujarat’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is estimated at US$259.25 billion in FY 2022, a year-on-year increase of seven percent. Gujarat is also considered the petroleum capital of India due to its large refining capacity set up by private and public sector companies.
Gujarat - An unmissable experience
Gujarat Tourism explores the beauty and splendour of Gujarat and presents its vibrant culture, industries and economy.
Source: Gujarat Tourism, 2020.
Gujarat: The gateway to opportunities
A highly industrialised and developed state, Gujarat is aptly named the growth engine of India. Internet connectivity in every village has made accessing government services easier than ever.
Source: Jitega Gujarat, 2015.