Industrial Development and Regional Disparities in Andhra Pradesh Pre and Post Economic Reform Period (1980-81 through 2008-09)

By : G. Alivelu

Page No: 170-180

Abstract
The present study makes an attempt to study the regional (Coastal Andhra, Telangana, Rayalaseema) disparities in industrial activity in Andhra Pradesh during the period 1980-81 through 2008-09. At the state level, growth rate of industry increased while that of the manufacturing sector registered a decline in the post-reform period compared to pre-reform period. In all the three regions, DDP from industry registered an increase in post-reform period with the increase being the highest in Rayalaseema. However, registered manufacturing accounted for a negative growth rate in Rayalaseema in post-reform period compared to the pre-reform period. Labour productivity increased in all the three regions in the post-reform period and the increase is the highest in Coastal Andhra. Net value added by the agro-based industries is the lowest in Rayalaseema in 2008-09 compared to 1982-83. The non-metallic mineral industries contribute highest share of employment in Rayalaseema. Of the three regions, Rayalaseema has the narrowest industrial base.

Author :
G. Alivelu : Associated Professor at Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad.