Question

Compare and contrast the changes in India with the pattern that was observed for developed countries. What kind of changes between sectors were desired but did not happen in India?

Answer 1

In developed nations, the economy grew in a natural sequence: first, the primary sector (such as farming), then the secondary sector (such as manufacturing), and ultimately the tertiary sector (such as services). As the economy expanded, so did the number of jobs in these sectors.

India’s situation is different. In India, the primary sector expanded, but instead of the secondary sector following the trend, the tertiary sector expanded. However, employment in the secondary and tertiary industries did not expand as swiftly. As a result, many individuals continue to work in the primary sector, which suffers from underemployment.