Exercise…

Collection and Analysis of Data on Various Resources in India

Aim: To collect, classify, and analyze data on various resources available in India and understand
their distribution and importance in economic development.
Objectives
1. To collect information regarding different resources available in India.
2. To classify resources based on their characteristics.
3. To analyze the distribution and utilization of resources.
4. To understand the significance of resources in national development.
5. To study the importance of resources in economic development.
Introduction: Resources are the assets or materials available in nature or created by humans that
satisfy human needs and contribute to economic development. India possesses abundant natural,
human, agricultural, mineral, and industrial resources that play an important role in the country's
economy. Collection and analysis of resource data help in understanding the availability, distribution,
efficient use, and planning for sustainable development. Proper collection and analysis of resource
data help in:
 Economic planning
 Sustainable development
 Resource conservation
 Policy formulation
Resources are broadly classified into the following categories:
1. Natural Resources
Resources obtained directly from nature and used with little modification.
Examples:
 Land
 Water
 Soil
 Forests
 Air
 Minerals
2. Human Resources
Human beings with knowledge, skills, education, and labor capacity.
Examples:
 Farmers
 Scientists
 Skilled workers
 Engineers
3. Agricultural Resources
Resources directly associated with agricultural production.
Examples:
 Cultivable land
 Irrigation facilities
 Farm machinery
 Livestock
4. Mineral Resources
Naturally occurring substances found in the earth.
Examples:
 Coal
 Iron ore
 Manganese
 Bauxite
5. Energy Resources
Resources used for energy generation.
Examples:
 Coal
 Petroleum
 Natural gas
 Solar energy
 Wind energy
Classification of Resources Based on Exhaustibility
Renewable Resources
 Solar energy
 Water
 Forests
 Wind energy
Non-renewable Resources
 Coal
 Petroleum
 Natural gas
 Minerals
Materials Required
 Notebook
 Calculator
 Pen/Pencil
 Statistical reports
 Census reports
 Economic Survey reports
 Agricultural statistics publications
 Internet resources and reference books
Data Sources
Data can be collected from:
1. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI)
2. Economic Survey of India
3. Economic indicators
4. Population data
5. Census of India
6. Agricultural Statistics at a Glance
7. Reserve Bank of India publications
8. Government reports and research papers
9. Ministry of Agriculture
10. NABARD Reports
11. Rural development data
12. ICAR Reports
13. Agricultural research data
14. Financial statistics
15. The data can be collected from:
16. Research institutions
Procedure
1. Identify major resources available in India.
2. Collect information from secondary sources.
3. Classify resources according to categories.
4. Arrange collected data into tables.
5. Calculate percentages and compare resource distribution.
 6. Analyze the collected data.
7. Draw conclusions regarding resource utilization and development.
Data Collection
A. Land Resources in India
Particulars Area (Million ha)
Total Geographical Area 328.7
Net Sown Area 140
Forest Area 71
Barren Land 17
Pasture Land 10
B. Water Resources
Resource Availability
Annual Rainfall 1170 mm
Total River Basins 20
Irrigated Area 70 million ha
Groundwater Contribution 60% irrigation
C. Agricultural Resources
Crop Production (Million Tones)
Rice 135
Wheat 115
Maize 38
Pulses 27
Oilseeds 41
D. Mineral Resources
Mineral Major Producing States
Coal Jharkhand, Odisha
Iron Ore Odisha, Chhattisgarh
Bauxite Odisha, Gujarat
Mica Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh
E. Human Resources
Particulars Data
Population 1.4 billion
Literacy Rate 77%
Workforce in Agriculture 42%
Urban Population 35%

Estimated Contribution of Major Economic Resource Sectors in India

Sector Contribution to Economy (%)
Agriculture and Allied Sector 18
Industry Sector 29
Service Sector 53
Total 100
Analysis of Data
A. Land Use Analysis
Formula for Percentage Share
Percentage share = Particular area/Total geographical area×100
Forest Area Percentage: 71/328.7×100 = 21.6%
Thus, forest area constitutes approximately 21.6% of total geographical area.
B. Crop Production Analysis
  Highest Producing Crop
 Rice has the highest production among major crops.
Interpretation
 Favorable climate
 Large irrigated area
 Government support through MSP and procurement
C. Human Resource Analysis
Observation
 A large proportion of the workforce is engaged in agriculture.
Implication
 Agriculture remains the primary livelihood sector.
 Need for skill development and diversification.
D. Mineral Resource Analysis
Observation
 Eastern India has abundant mineral resources.
Importance
 Supports industrial development
 Generates employment
 Contributes to exports
Observations
 India has diverse natural and agricultural resources.
 Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy.
 Water resources are unevenly distributed.
 Mineral resources are concentrated in specific regions.
 Human resources provide a large labour force.
Conclusion
India is rich in various resources such as land, water, minerals, forests, and human capital.
Proper collection and analysis of resource data are essential for efficient planning and
sustainable development. Scientific management and conservation of resources can improve
economic growth and living standards.