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Figure 19. Location of Delhi in India
Presentation No. 5:
Region: Delhi (Union Territory)
City: Delhi (Municipal Corporation)
Why Delhi is selected as a Dynamic City Region?
In just 25 years, the Delhi State Industrial
Development Corporation (DSIDC) has emerged
as the lifeline of industries and created an
environment, which has transformed Delhi city into
an industrially advanced center. Delhi is becoming
a role model for similar cities in the country.
Delhi's Small Scale Industries produce goods,
which have greatly contributed to exports. The city
has come to be known for quality products in the
fields of Garments, Electronics, and Engineering
Items.
Delhi is selected as a dynamic city-region focussing on the main Industrial Clusters/Sectors in & around
Delhi, i.e.: sugar, textiles mills, glass, chemicals, engineering, paper, electronics and cycle. The following
pages provide more statistics and information on Delhi with related figures and graphs.
Table 29. General Information Table
Capital
New Delhi
Area
1,483 sq km
Population(Census 1991) 9.49 million
Principal Languages Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Urbanisation Ratio(1991) 89.9%
Literacy Rate(1991) 76.1%
Major Minerals -
Major Industries
Manufacture of razor blades, sports goods, radio and T.V. parts, plastic and
PVC goods, textiles, chemicals, fertilizers, soft drinks, hand and machine tools
Major Crops
Wheat, Maize, Vegetable and Fruit crops
Brief History of Delhi Region:
In the past decade Delhi’s population has increased by 50%, largely due to rapid economic expansion and
increased job opportunities. The downside of this boom is increased overcrowding, traffic congestion,
housing shortages and pollution. Delhi has a rich heritage of skilled craftsmen. In old times Delhi gained its
importance in arts, crafts and industries like Jewellery, embroidery, silver vases/bowls, tea sets, ornamental
jewel boxes made of brass, silk and silk embroidery, ivory carvings, handloom, textiles, copper and brass
utensils. In the later half of the 19th century three iron foundries and engineering works were established in
Delhi. Delhi's textile industries foundation were laid by the installation of two cotton weaving and spinning
mills. First ice factory was set up in 1907 and the first flour mill in 1917, first match factory in 1931, first oil
mill in 1932 and the first acid factory in 1934. During the period of 1981-82 to 1989-90 there was an increase
of about 62% in the number of industrial units.
Delhi is a city of contrast, one of the oldest cities in the world and now one of the most progressive. Delhi
combines the ancient and the modern side by side. It is India's show window. A truly cosmopolitan city that
has brought within its fold people of all ethnic groups and their traditions and culture, reflected in a variety of
arts, crafts, cuisines, festivals and lifestyles. The huge city is divided into Old and New Delhi; the former also
comprise the seventh city of the Mughals - Shajahnabad. Delhi is an energetic city with music concerts,
dance festivals, theatre performances and art exhibitions.
New Delhi was formally inaugurated in 1931 25 . Following the British decision to shift the capital of imperial
India from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911, two British architects, Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker were
commissioned to design a new city in India. This new city is today the capital of modern India.
Figure 20. Greater Noida
25 After three hundred years long British rule, India become an independent country on August 15, 1947.
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