Haryana contributes as much to the developing economy like India as Punjab. Since its bifurcation from Punjab in 1966, the state of Haryana has been playing a part in the growth of the country. Apart from being the economic hub, the state has also been a center for different cultures. Haryana is a state with strong cultural convictions embedded deeply in the psyche of its society. People observe strict adherence to their rituals and traditions. Disregard to these customs is not tolerated. Haryana is not only known for its strong economy, diversity of culture and tradition but also for its concept of thirty-six biradaris. Jat, Rajpoot, Gujjar, Saini, Pasi, Ahir, Rod, Mev, Vishnoi and Harijan, etc. are some of the prominent biradaris of them. Strict endogamy is a social norm in the state though there is a significant change in the outlook of the people due to education. Haryana was carved out of Punjab by the Constitution Seventh Amendment Act on Sept 18; 1966. The Parliament decided its boundaries. There are twenty-two districts in the state which are as following: Gurgaon (now Gurugram), Faridabad, Ambala, Rohtak, Mahendragarh, Hisar, Sirsa, Karnal, Jind, Bhivani, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Jhajjar, Rewari, Fatehabad, Kaithal, Yamuna Nagar, Panchkula, Palwal, Mewat and Charkhi-Dadari.
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