Infrastructure in India: Issues in the New Millennium

Majumder, Rajarshi (2008): Infrastructure in India: Issues in the New Millennium. Published in: India Economic Review , Vol. 5, No. 3 (September 2008)

Abstract

Adequate and efficient infrastructure is required for sustainable economic growth and improved quality of life. In this paper we examine the problems faced by infrastructural sectors in India in the new millennium, both at sectoral and aggregate levels. Policies for improvement are also suggested.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Infrastructure; Planning; Financing
• Subjects: H - Public Economics > H5 - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies > H54 - Infrastructures ; Other Public Investment and Capital Stock

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