Natural Resources

Natural resources shape India’s economy and prosperity. The diversified environment supplies, land resources for the agriculture industry, a key employer and GDP contributor. The Indo-Gangetic plains and coastal fishing industry show, India’s significant land resources (John & Babu, 2021). India has substantial coal, iron ore, and bauxite deposits, which are essential for industry and infrastructure. Another asset is the nation’s diversified workforce. India’s huge labor market makes it a global player (Srivathsa et al., 2023). IT services, manufacturing, textiles, and pharmaceuticals have benefited from its talented and economical labor force (Jhariya et al., 2022). To guarantee fairness, underemployment, and labor market imbalances must be addressed.

Domestic and international investments have increased India’s capital resources. The country’s strong industrial base and contemporary infrastructure—including transportation, communication, and power—support economic activity. The financial sector’s rise has also increased money availability, boosting corporate growth and entrepreneurship. India supports entrepreneurship and innovation (Karlsson, 2022). Natural resources and entrepreneurship have created several industries. Solar and wind energy have grown rapidly (Ye et al., 2022). Entrepreneurs drive eco-tourism and sustainable agriculture.

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Climate

India’s huge size and diverse geography make its Climate highly variable. This country has six main climate categories that contribute to its climatic variation. The southern region—Kerala and parts of Karnataka—has a tropical wet climate (United Nations, n.d.). This area has year-round high temperatures and abundant precipitation. Central and northern India have tropical wet and dry climates. The rainy and dry seasons are distinct (Brahmananda Rao et al., 2021). The Southwest Monsoon causes heavy rain from June through September. The dry season, from October to May, is cooler and drier. Gujarat, Rajasthan, and the Deccan Plateau have semi-arid climates. Summers are hot, and winters are frigid in these places. Rajasthan’s west is arid (Salunke et al., 2023). Summer heat and scant rainfall define this area

 The Indo-Gangetic lowlands and northern India are subtropical and humid. Summers are hot, monsoons are wet, and winters are mild. Alpine climates dominate the Himalayas (Monsoon & Gupta, n.d.). The winters in these areas are cold and snowy. India’s Southwest Monsoon, from June to September, is a major weather trend. Precipitation keeps agricultural and water resources alive. (Yale Program on climate change communication, 2022). However, certain regions may flood.

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Geography

The history of India exemplifies the importance and function of the native culture.

India’s complex cultural geography reflects its long history of civilization and the coexistence of many languages, religions, traditions, and ethnicities. Diwali, Holi, and Eid, celebrated nationwide, demonstrate the country’s cultural variety.

India’s architecture showcases ancient masterpieces, like the Taj Mahal, temples with intricate patterns, and cave complexes with beautiful interiors. Indian food, known worldwide for its flavors and spices, indicates its rich cultural heritage. India’s economy is built on agriculture, with most of its population farming. Rice, wheat, and sugarcane farming ensure national food security and rural life.

Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal

India’s services industry, especially IT, software development, and BPO, has grown rapidly, boosting economic growth and employment chances. Manufacturing produces textiles, cars, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. India’s principal ports enable trade, which is vital to the country’s rising global connectivity. Cities grow as people move there for greater possibilities, creating new urban lifestyles (“Disha Geography Exam 20 20 India and World, May 2022 edition”, n.d.). Migration increases urbanization. However, the economic disparity between urban and rural areas and states persists in the US (LotusArise, 2020). The government and society still want to alleviate poverty and social and economic inequality.