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Emerging Issues in Indian Economy — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 12 · Economics
What Emerging Issues in Indian Economy covers in Gujarat Board Class 12 Economics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 12 Economics · 2026-27
Topics in Emerging Issues in Indian Economy
1
Migration in India
- Migration refers to permanent movement from one place to another within or outside the country for job, occupation, business or better living standards
- Economic reforms of 1991 accelerated migration patterns in India due to increased employment opportunities
- Internal migration occurs within India's geographical boundaries, while international migration involves movement to other countries
2
Urbanisation in India
- Urbanization is the process of population concentration in cities and towns, converting rural areas into urban areas
- Census criteria for urban areas: Municipality/Corporation managed areas OR areas with 5000+ population, 75%+ non-agricultural employment, 400+ population density per sq km
- India's urban population increased from 17.97% (1961) to 31.16% (2011) - approximately 37.7 crore people
3
Education as Infrastructure
- Education is human capital formation - investment in physical and mental capabilities of humans
- Indian education system: Primary (1-5), Upper Primary (6-8), Secondary (9-10), Higher Secondary (11-12), Higher Education (12+), ITI (technical education after 8th)
- Constitutional provision: Free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 years
4
Health Infrastructure
- WHO definition: Health is physical, mental and social well-being, not just absence of disease
- Health directly affects productivity, national income, and economic growth
- Life expectancy increased from 32 years (1951) to 63.5 years (2011)
Key Concepts
Migration refers to the movementUrbanisation is the socioInfrastructure refers to basic facilitiesInvestment in educationWhile economic growth refers to increase
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