Question

why there was a need for protection of small scale industries? State the steps undertaken by the government for their growth
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Answer 1

The need to protect the Small Scale Industries emerged due to the problems faced by them.

Small Scale Industries have important place in the economic development of India. These industries are labour intensive which generate more employment. They reduce the dependence of people on agriculture for living. These industries require less capital of which there is always a deficiency in India.