Industry & Infrastructure Development in India Since 1947

In India, the tilt towards economic liberalisation started in 1985 when Government announced a series of measures aimed at deregulation and liberalisation of industry. These measures, described as New Economic Policy, were followed by drastic changes introduced by the 1991 Industrial Policy Statement of the Government. Part I of the book contains 10 chapters which trace developments in different aspects of industrialization during the post-Independence period and explain key reform measures undertaken for making Indian industry internationally competitive. Part II consists of 7 chapters which deal with various facets of infrastructure development in India. Part III provides year-wise review of problems, policies and progress of industry and infrastructure in India, covering the period 1947-48 to 2008-09. Part IV consists of appendices which provide relevant material on different aspects of Indian industry and infrastructure. Part V contains glossary of terms related to industry/infrastructure.