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India is regarded as the seventh leading country among others in the world. It is also considered the second-most populous country, which lies in Southern Asia. One of the most interesting facts is that India comprises 28 states and capitals and 8 Union territories. Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been added to the union territory list according to the “Jammu and Kashmir registration Act 2019”. Recently, India is ruled by Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India who is “in charge” of the department of atomic energy, department of space, ministry of personnel and public grievances and pensions. The Prime minister of India decides on the departmental minister of states and capital where each follows a particular department to continue smooth operation.
States and capital: Overview
In India, states and capital are important to recognise particular places. Many high authorities believe that some states of India have two capitals, which may assist in spreading the growth of the economy through diverse and distinct channels. It is believed by many high officials that “having more than one capital” for union territory and states assists in covering the gaps of development in villages and cities surrounding the capital.
- Maharashtra and Mumbai: COVID-19 is a recent topic among other “states and capital” where it is reported on 30th March that Mumbai has not seen any COVID death in the last four days but Maharashtra has experienced 113 new cases.
- Kerala: Budget reflects that their finance minister has provided immense importance to the IT sector as compared to other “states and capitals” with the concentration on “futuristic 5G networks”.
- Andhra Pradesh: Jagan Mohan Reddy, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh has announced free transportation for “pregnant women” in Vijayawada.
- Assam: The state has attached the big states with the lavishing outlay of around 1.2L crore.
- Chhattisgarh: The state has reported 16 COVID cases taking the tally of cases to 11, 52,134.
- Gujarat: The revenue of the state has increased by 30 per cent whereas the GST has recorded the highest point.
Union territory: Overview
The union territory is regarded as a sort of administrative division in the Indian Republic. Union territories are governed by the Union government of India, unlike the states who have their own governments. In India, two kinds of union territories exist including Union territory “with” and “without” the legislature”. The central government in the union territories appoints the “lieutenant governor” who is the representative and administrator of the Indian president. The 8 Union territories that are listed in the news include “Andaman and Nicobar”, “Daman and Diu & Dadra and Nagar Haveli”, “Jammu and Kashmir”, and “Lakshadweep”, “Ladakh”, “Delhi”, “Chandigarh” and “Puducherry”. Union territory has the unitary connection with the “central government” which means that all the executive and legislative powers rest with the union of central forces. The union territory is arranged by the administrator who is designated by the president.
Importance of ministers in India
Minister is demonstrated as a politician who is the head of a ministry. Ministers in India create and implement the decisions on the rules and regulations in conjunction with some of the ministers. The government head in some of the jurisdictions is referred to as the minister and is appointed as “PM (Prime minister)”, “CM (Chief Minister)”, “Chancellor” and other titles. The minister of the state is mentioned as a junior minister in the Union government who helps the cabinet minister to have independent charge of the ministry. Some recently appointed cabinet ministers are:
- “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan” is the minister of education & skill development and entrepreneurship.
- “Shri Pralhad Joshi” is the minister of Coal Mine and Parliamentary Affairs.
- “Shri Shripad Yesso Naik” is the minister of ports and shipping.
Conclusion
India is considered a republic country that is ruled by a parliamentary government form. 28 states, their capitals, and 8 union territories are demonstrated in the study. The separation of the states and capitals is significant for the development of a country’s economy. It is comprehended that Union territories are smaller as compared to the states where they do not possess any autonomous powers. Ministers of the different states in distinct departments play a significant role in ruling the power.
