Examine the sectoral composition
of India's GDP since independence
till now. Comment on that.
Answers
Answer:
The important point
Explanation:
1. Agriculture & Allied Sector: This sector includes forestry and fishing also. This sector is also known as the primary sector of the economy. At the time of Indian independence, this sector had the biggest share in the Gross Domestic Product of India. But year by year its contribution goes on declining and currently, it contributes only 17% of Indian GDP at current prices. It is worth to mention that the agriculture sector provides jobs to around 53% population of India.
2. Industry Sector: This sector includes 'Mining & quarrying', Manufacturing (Registered & Unregistered), Gas, Electricity, Construction, and Water supply. This is also known as the secondary sector of the economy. Currently, it is contributing around 29.6 % of the Indian GDP (at current prices) in 2018-19.
3. Services Sector: Services sector includes 'Financial, real estate & professional services, Public Administration, defence and other services, trade, hotels, transport, communication and services related to broadcasting. This sector is also known as the tertiary sector of the economy. Currently, this sector is the backbone of the Indian economy and contributing around 54.3% of the Indian GDP in 2018-19.