Understanding the Indian Economy from the Post-Reforms of 1991, Volume II
by Dr. Shrawan Kumar Singh
CHAPTER 4
Economic Infrastructure
Concept and nature of infrastructure: Infrastructure refers to public systems, services, and facilities that are necessary for economic activity. Infrastructure can be grouped under two broad heads: economic and social. This chapter is devoted to a discussion of the state of economic infrastructure in India. It comprises connectivity, communication, and essential facilities that form an economy’s foundation and are important determinants of economic growth. Infrastructure contributes to development both directly and indirectly. The economic infrastructure sector primarily includes electricity, roads, bridges, dams, telecommunications, railways, irrigation, water supply, ports and airports, storing facilities, ...