1 Nov 1956: Linguistic reorganisation redraws much of the Union. The States Reorganisation Act took territorial effect on 1 November 1956, creating Kerala and extensively reconstituting states including Mysore, Madhya Pradesh and Bombay. It was a major, but not final, stage in adapting the Union’s boundaries to linguistic and administrative demands. Source: India Code: States Reorganisation Act, 1956
19 Dec 1961: Portuguese rule ends in Goa, Daman and Diu. Indian armed forces carried out Operation Vijay in December 1961, ending Portuguese control and bringing Goa, Daman and Diu into the Indian Union. The territories initially formed a Union Territory; Goa became a state only in 1987. Source: Government of Goa: Milestones of Goa
1962: INCOSPAR lays the foundation for India’s space programme. The Indian National Committee for Space Research was formed in 1962 under the Department of Atomic Energy. Its work preceded the establishment of ISRO and built the institutional base for launch, satellite and space-science programmes. Source: ISRO: Institutional timeline
1967: The Green Revolution transforms agricultural production. Introduced in 1967 with high-yielding wheat varieties and expanded irrigation led by scientist M.S. Swaminathan, the Green Revolution rapidly increased grain output, turning Punjab into India's breadbasket. Source: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
15 Aug 1969: ISRO is established. The Indian Space Research Organisation was formed on 15 August 1969 under the Department of Atomic Energy, institutionalising the country’s developing space programme. The Space Commission and Department of Space followed in 1972. Source: ISRO: About ISRO
6 Dec 1971: India formally recognises Bangladesh. India recognised Bangladesh on 6 December 1971 during the India–Pakistan war and Bangladesh’s liberation struggle. The date established formal bilateral ties and is jointly commemorated as Maitri Diwas. Source: Prime Minister of India: India–Bangladesh joint statement
1963 ईस्वी में भारत का नक्शा: स्वतंत्र भारत (भारत गणराज्य)
1963 ईस्वी का यह इंटरैक्टिव नक्शा स्वतंत्र भारत (भारत गणराज्य) के समय का भारत दिखाता है। एक संवैधानिक गणराज्य जो लोकतंत्र, विकास और अद्भुत विविधता के साथ आगे बढ़ता है।
1963 mein Bharat ke pramukh rajya: Republic of India. Ye Azad Bharat ka daur tha.