Question

In preparing India for the future which of the following was not an area Nehru influenced? A. National highway system B. Peaceful nuclear and space programs C. National railway network D. Pharmaceutical industry

Answer 1

I guess it's d. Pharmaceutical Industry

Answer 2

Pharmaceutical Industries boomed in India only after 1991 reforms

• Pharmaceutical and Medical industries boomed in India after the implementation of 1991 LPG reforms.
• Earlier, India was a closed economy with very less trade with other countries. But after the 1991 reforms, we got many technological support from foreign countries.
• The reason for the growth of pharma industries is the rising population in India. It is not possible to cater the medical needs of 7 billion people.
• Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of Independent India. He wanted to focus more on developmental plans that are very much needed for the country's growth.
• Highway lanes, Nuclear and space programas, Railway networks are important for a newly independent country to pace up its growth.

Considering the present situation, India is one of the largest exporters of Pharma and medical equipment throughout the world.