Briefly discuss the state of infrastructure at the time of Independence.
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The state of infrastructure under the colonial rule can be understood with the help of the following points:
- Roads: They roads constructed before Independence, were not fit for modern transport. It was very difficult to reach rural areas during rainy season.
- Railways: British rulers introduced railways in India in 1850 and it began its operation in 1853 between Bombay and Thane. It is considered as one of the important contributions of Britishers.
- Water and air transport: The colonial rulers took measures for the development of water transport. However, the inland waterways, proved uneconomical as in the case of the coast canal on the Orissa coast. The colonial government also showed way to the air transport in 1932 by establishing Tata Airlines.
- Communication: Modern postal system started in India in 1837. The first telegraphy line was opened in 1857.
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