Punjab has historically been at the forefront of India’s economic growth, contributing significantly to agriculture, industry, and commerce. Known as the “Granary of India,” Punjab played a pivotal role in the Green Revolution, transforming India from a food-deficient country to a food-exporting nation. However, despite its economic contributions, Punjab faces several pressing challenges, including stagnation in agricultural productivity, an industrial slowdown, declining employment opportunities, and structural economic imbalances. The book is divided into seven key sections, covering economic growth and structural transformation, agriculture and rural economy, industry and manufacturing, marketing and consumer behaviour, banking and finance, education and psychology, and women entrepreneurship and empowerment. Each chapter offers in-depth research and critical insights into the economic landscape of Punjab.
Authors
Gurmeet Kaur
Gurmeet Kaur is an accomplished economist and a dedicated scholar serving as an Assistant Professor of Economics in the Department of Business Management at Cordia Group of Educational Institutes, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. With a wealth of experience in research, teaching, and consultancy, she specializes in key expertise areas of macroeconomics, development economics, gender issues and gender empowerment. Her work has been widely published in various journals, and she has contributed significantly to the field through research, teaching, and academic collaborations. As the editor of this book, Kaur brings a wealth of knowledge and academic rigor, ensuring that this work serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in economics and management.