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Social Infrastructure of the Indian Economy

ICSE · Class 9 · Economic Applications

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1. Meaning and Importance of Social Infrastructure

  • Social infrastructure includes institutions and facilities that improve human resources.
  • It is a wide concept covering education, medical and health facilities, housing, sanitation, water supply, law and order, justice, and public administration.
  • It helps in building human capital, improving skills, spreading literacy, and improving the quality of life.
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2. Education in India

  • Education is crucial for economic development because it increases knowledge, skill, values and aptitude.
  • Education is important for better living, quality of life, equity and social justice.
  • Education is a concurrent subject in the Indian Constitution, so both Central and State governments share responsibility.
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3. Health and Family Welfare

  • Health and family welfare are essential for human resource development.
  • Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have.
  • The government aims to provide accessible and equitable quality health care.
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4. Housing

  • Food, clothing and shelter are basic necessities of human life.
  • Housing facilities include houses as well as sanitation, water and electricity.
  • Good housing improves quality of life and living conditions.

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Social infrastructure includes institutions and facilitiesLiteracy means the ability to readAdult literacy focuses on peopleElementary education includes primary schoolsGross Enrolment Ratio is the ratio

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