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Chapter : 2. Sectors of the Indian Economy
Sector in terms of Ownership
Sector in terms of Ownership On the basis of ownership of resources economic activities can be classified as - 1. Private sector : It is the sector which is controlled, managed and owned by the individual. e.g. Hindustan lever, Tata Iron & Steel co, Bajaj Auto etc. 2. Public sector : It is the sector which is controlled, managed and owned by the government e.g. Indian Railway, BHEL, Sindri Fertilizer ltd. Motivation : The private sector activities are centred around profit motives and the concept of service is of secondary consideration. Public sector activities are determined by the social welfare consideration with the motive of providing basic needs of people of the country and the profit motives are secondary consideration.