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Industrial Sector

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Economics

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1

Structure of Industries

  • Industries are classified based on investment, raw materials, and their role in the economy.
  • Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are now defined by both investment and turnover (revised in 2020).
  • Agro-based industries use agricultural raw materials (e.g., cotton, sugar), while mineral-based industries use minerals (e.g., iron, aluminum).
2

Industrial Growth and Policy Evolution

  • India’s industrial growth began with cotton, jute, and coal mines during the British era.
  • Post-independence, the government adopted a mixed economy model with public, private, and cooperative sectors.
  • Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 1948 laid the foundation for a mixed economy and public sector dominance.
3

Small Scale Industries and Industrial Finance

  • Small Scale Industries (SSIs) are labor-intensive, flexible, and contribute significantly to employment and exports.
  • SSIs face challenges like lack of finance, poor infrastructure, and raw material shortages.
  • Government measures include financial assistance, skill training, industrial estates, and export promotion.

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Industries are classified by size (microThese are government guidelines that shapeIndustries with low investment in plantRefers to the financial support provided

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