Karve Committee

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The Village and Small-Scale Industries Committee (1955) is also known as:

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The Village and Small-Scale Industries Committee (1955) is also known as:

  1. Mahalanobis Committee
  2. Karve Committee ✓ Correct
  3. Wanchoo Committee
  4. Kelkar Committee
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Also called the Karve Committee. It noted the possibility of using small-scale industries for rural development.

Key Points:
  • Small-scale industries are more 'labour intensive'.
  • Generate more employment than large-scale industries.
  • Given concessions: lower excise duty, bank loans at lower interest rates.

📚 About this Topic — CH-2: INDIAN ECONOMY 1950–1990

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