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Agricultural Sector On The Eve Of Independence, Occupational Structure,…
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Occupational Structure
Low Literacy Rate
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Out of this, female literacy level was negligible, at a low of about 7 per cent.
Low Standard of Living
At the time of independence, people use to spend 80% to 90% of their income on basic necessities i.e. Food, cloth and Shelter.
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Poor health facilities
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As a result, there were widespread water and air-borne diseases.
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Under the colonial regime, basic infrastructure (railways, ports, telegraphs, etc.) did develop. The reason for this was to serve British interests rather than help Indians.