This Punjab government souvenir released on August 15, 1972, highlights the economic development made by the state of Punjab during the twenty five years after the partition of Punjab in 1947. It gives glimpses from the sacrifices of freedom fighters of Punjab during the freedom struggle, and its ancient history. Punjab's economic progress in the field of agriculture, livestock improvement, irrigation, industrial, infrastructure and socio-cultural tourist spots has been illustrated with the help of official statistics and, photographs and graphs. It is an official version of the state's development[edit]