India State Story | Delhi & Chandigarh | A2 size poster

• Visual story of the evolution of each state (or combination of states/ UTs for joint posters) pre and post Independence , along with key figures involved 
• Map of district evolution for large states and UTs
• Interesting features on name changes and district splits
• Alluvial chart tracing the changes in districts from 1951 onwards
• Interesting, did you know.

Visual Story of Delhi’s Evolution

This poster charts the unique political journey of Delhi, India’s capital and a city central to the nation’s administrative evolution. Originally part of British Punjab, Delhi was declared the new capital of British India in 1911, replacing Calcutta. The iconic Lutyens’ Delhi came up by 1931, cementing Delhi’s role as the imperial and later national political centre. After Independence, Delhi was classified as a Part C state with limited legislative powers. Over decades, its status evolved through key milestones—the Delhi Administration Act (1966) and the National Capital Territory Act (1991), which granted Delhi a Legislative Assembly and an elected Chief Minister, albeit with significant powers still vested in the Centre.

Spatial Dynamics and District Evolution

The poster visualizes Delhi’s transformation from a single-unit colonial district to a complex urban Union Territory with 11 districts today. Despite administrative upgrades, Delhi’s governance remains distinct due to its role as the national capital—featuring shared jurisdiction between the Lieutenant Governor, Delhi Government, and the Central Government. Also featured is Chandigarh, envisioned in 1948 by Jawaharlal Nehru as a symbol of modern India and designed by Le Corbusier. It became the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana in 1966 and a Union Territory in itself, following linguistic reorganization. “Did You Know?” highlights include Delhi’s 1857 uprising role, proposals for a Greater Delhi State, and Chandigarh’s unresolved ownership debate between Punjab and Haryana