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SHREYA TYAGIAIR 31· 2024

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The Information-Technology industry had been solidified by the engine of growth in India — during 1970-90 of IT economic growth.

[Diagram showing distribution of IT industry with labeled cities: Jaipur, Noida-Gurgaon, Indore, Bengaluru, Mumbai-Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Calcutta, etc.]

Fig 1: Distribution of IT Industry

Factors for Proliferation:

1Early shift to service sector → Visionary leadership [eg Viswesvaraya in Mysore]
2Technical workforce available [eg IT colleges & South India]
3Establishment of new Silicon Valley → Indian engineers → came back for Indian alternative]
4Pleasant weather of Bangalore
5Friendly government policies [eg N.D. software policies, 1989]
6The outsource boom of 90s & 2000s → concentration of existing cities [eg Bangalore → IT hub].
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4Pleasant weather of Bangalore
5Friendly government policies → [eg N.D. software policies, 1989]
6The outsource boom of 90s & 2000s → Concentration of existing cities [eg Bangalore → IT hub]

As per MOHUA, around 22% of Indian population is in cities, while '22%', is in the peri-urban area such as Blocked

Aspirational vibesSmart City Strategy
Focus blocksAspirational paused on inclusive growth programme100 others

90 % improvement on all indicators

Fig 1: Creation of aspirational blocs.

Benefits of A&P

1Focus on semi-urban areas → largely ignored earlier
2Decentralised model of development [eg cities → places → panchayat]
3Creation of synergy of colonies
4Focus on intermediates [eg Zilla parishad, etc.]

Challenges faced:

1Quantum focus → two blokes industries
2Loss of received development of those left out
3Quality service concerns
4Paucity of fund attunement
5Lack of trained functionaries [eg BTA, etc.]

Thus, Smartest city of Aspiration at city should translate all the lasy deys to Pondichary.

309 words12 paragraphs

Diagram

Distribution map of IT industry across India showing major cities: Jaipur, Noida-Gurgaon, Indore, Bengaluru, Mumbai-Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Calcutta

  • Comprehensive identification of factors driving IT proliferation
  • Includes both historical (Viswesvaraya) and contemporary factors
  • Links government policy to industry growth
  • Clear geographical visualization
  • Mentions global context (outsourcing boom)
  • Links IT industry context to broader urbanization trends
  • References official statistics (MOHUA)
  • Identifies gap in policy focus (semi-urban areas)
  • Clear structure with benefits enumeration
  • Identifies both structural benefits (decentralization) and implementation challenges
  • References local governance structures (Zilla Parishad)
  • Recognizes resource constraints and capacity issues

Topper

SHREYA TYAGI

AIR 312024

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent)

Location of Tertiary Sector Industries

Information Technology Industry in India

Writing Stats

309

Total words

12

Paragraphs

Analytical with geographical and economic focus

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