Draft English Five Year Plan 1992-97 and Annual Plan 1992-93

Abstract

From Introduction: The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is situated on the western coast of India, nearly 200 Kms. north of Bombay. It is edged between the Valsad District of Gujarat and Thane District of Maharashtra. The coast of Arabian Sea is about 30 Kms, and the N.H. 3 is running at the distance of about 4 to 5 Kms. from the borders of this Territory. For nearly two centuries after the area was handed over by the Marathas in 1779, it remained a colony of the Portuguese till its liberation in 1954. Even after liberation, the Territory remained as a separate entity, away from the rest of the country. It was only in August, 1961 that the people of the Territory decided to merge with the Union of India. Since then it remained a centrally administered area under the Ministry of Home Affairs.