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Shivansh Subhash JagadeAIR 26· 2024

Question Q6GS3GS1

Enumerate the factors behind the proliferation of the IT industry in India. Also, Explain the reasons behind the skewed concentration of the IT industry within the country.

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Main Body

IT industry is fastest growing industry contributing to Indian economy adding both valued employment to many.

Proliferation of IT in India:

1After 1991, LPG reforms, services sector especially BPO & IT service took leap forward & provided foundation for today work
2Pioneer industries companies like Infosys, Wipro, HCL, etc. did the groundwork & established bank & govt. policy which thrived other companies
3Availability of Engineers & many graduates help provide skilled labour force to IT industry.

Regional Imbalance in IT:

1Already two cities had previously well established IT industries, so new ones also lead to such cities. [Hyderabad, Bangalore, etc]
2Climate must not be harsh & cities must be livable
3International connectivity & availability of basic infrastructure serving like road, transport
4Good communication, WiFi, internet, broad band
524x7 supply of power
6Availability of skilled workforce is easily available in Tier-1 cities.

Moreover, we want draw policies to develop IT industry in Tier-2 & Tier-3 cities

164 words4 paragraphs

Diagram

Map of India showing IT industry concentration in cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Delhi, Noida, with annotation 'Fig: IT Industry'

  • Clear identification of growth factors
  • Addresses regional imbalance issue comprehensively
  • Mentions specific policy interventions
  • Lists infrastructure requirements systematically

Topper

Shivansh Subhash Jagade

AIR 262024

Subject & Paper

GS3GS1

Topic

Indian Economy

IT Industry Development

Growth factors and regional concentration

Writing Stats

164

Total words

4

Paragraphs

Analytical, policy-oriented

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