Articles by R Nagaraj

Trends in Factory Size in Indian Industry, 1950 to 1980 Some Tentative Inferences R Nagaraj The average size of manufacturing plant for factory) measured in terms of number of workers employed, has shown a secular decline in practically all industry groups over the period 1950 to 1980, This appears to be very significant not only in itself but also for our understanding of industrial change in India.

Manufacturing Industries Analysis, Evidence and Issues R Nagaraj This preliminary study, aimed at filling the gap in the understanding of sub-contracting, is concerned with: the meaning of sub-contracting, its distinguishing features, the different forms it takes in different industries and the economic factors and institutional aspects of industrial development that influence its growth. It also includes a brief review of the various relevant government policies formulated over time.

The latest Economic Survey points to a sluggish increase in GNP of only 2 per cent during 1882-83 '(compared to 5.2 per cent in 1981-82) owing to a down-turn in agricultural output and a slower growth in industry. However, while the rate of growth of agricultural output is lower by about 2