Encyclopaedia of Eminent Thinkers (The Political Thought of Mahadev Govind Ranade)

Energy occupies a prime position in India''s planned economic growth. This sector has attracted 28.30% of Plan allocations-power sector attracting about 18%. India started with a narrow base in 1947, at the time of independence, and had to promote growth of energy sector to support social and economic development. Since immediate term benefits were not assured, the government decided to develop en...