Telecom Public Sector Example

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The telecommunication industry being reserved for the public sector is cited as an example of:

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The telecommunication industry being reserved for the public sector is cited as an example of:

  1. Successful public sector management
  2. Government continuing in areas the private sector could also serve ✓ Correct
  3. Import substitution success
  4. Green Revolution impact
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Telecom was reserved for the public sector even after private firms could provide it. Due to absence of competition, one had to wait long for a telephone connection.

Key Points:
  • State enterprises continued to monopolise services unnecessarily.
  • Demonstrates the need for distinguishing what only public sector can do vs what private sector can also do.

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

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