Why are the small scale and cottage industries important in the development of Indian economy?
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Cottage and small scale industries occupy a very important place in the development of the Indian economy:
  1. These industries are labour intensive and thus generate more employment per unit of production.
  2. These industries make use of local resources thus better and fuller utilisation takes place.
  3. These industries are helpful in reducing regional imbalances in industrialisation.
  4. These industries also supplement the income of those people who do not get sufficient income from agriculture and allied activities.
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