Question

Distinguish between:

Economic Infrastructure and Social infrastructure.

Answer 1

Sr no.	Economic Infrastructure	Social Infrastructure
1.	Economic infrastructure is a subset of infrastructure that facilitates the production and distribution of goods and services.	Social infrastructure is a subset of infrastructure that facilitates the quality of life of a community.
2.	It directly increases productivity and promotes economic growth.	It indirectly increases productivity by improving human resources.
3.	Its impact on the economy is immediate.	Its impact on the economy is gradual and long-term.
4.	Example: Energy, transport, communication, etc. are examples of economic infrastructure.	Example: Education, health services, recreational services, etc. are examples of social infrastructure.