Highlight the achievements of India's industrial sector during the first seven plans (1950-91).
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Indeed the achievements of India's industrial sector during 1950-1991 was quite impressive.
The proportion of GDP contributed by the industrial sector more than doubled in this period from 11.8% in 1950-51 to 24.6% in 1990-91. This rise is an important indicator of development.
The industrial sector of the economy became quite diversified by 1990; on account of largely the public sector.
It was the promotion of small scale industries which provided opportunities to those people who did not have the capital to start their own business.
Protection from foreign competition facilitated the development of indigenous industries in the areas of automobiles and electronics.
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'Economic growth' and 'Economic development' means one and the same'. Defend or refute the given statement. Do you think that India is economically developed? Why or why not?