History of Industrial development in India Ancient Period

History of Industrial development in India Ancient Period – Weapons Bow and arrow n. Medieval Period – Blacksmith, Carpenter, Artisans n. Exchange of goods and division of labour started n

Medieval Industrial Age in the West 1. 2. 3. n Feudal system – Primary industry was agriculture Guild system – Trade came into being Domestic system – Head of family controlled the entire production Seen today in the form of cottage industries

Mughal Period n n n 1. 2. India Industrially advanced in the rule of Akbar and Jehangir Spices, cloth and Indigo exported to Europe Decline of Indian Industry – Industrial revolution in the west Competition from the foreign goods which were machine made

Modern Period n n n Began after the British took over 1850 -60 – Jute Mills were established Railway system started at the same time Textile Mills established in Bombay And Ahemadabad 1911 – J. D. Tata – Steel Mill in Jamshedpur

Indian Industry during Wars n n n Sea routes blocked Impossible to Import and Export goods Real progress came after the II world war Post-Independence Period – Herculean efforts to develop the Indian industry Five year plans for industrial development

Industry and Social Institutions n n n Simple relations in Agricultural society Direct, close and personal Ex- Crafts – Worked at residences engaging all the members of family in the work No division of labour Modern – Complex and intricate relations

Industrialization and Society 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Customs and Traditions Fashion Manners Ways and Mode of living Religion, Moral, Marriage, Caste system

Characteristics of Modern Industry 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Big industries Trade Unionism Headache of Management Amenities Impersonal character Stress on organisation Division of labour Problem of sale Less manual labour Stress on human relations Adequate wages

Social problems & Industrialization 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Social adjustments Setback to customs and traditions Setback to handicrafts Effect on Family system Health problems Problem of Moral standards Disproportionate urban rural development Problem of Taxation Deterioration in urban environment

Impact upon Marriage 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Marriage is a social contract Higher age of Marriage Practice of Non – Marrying Practice of love Marriages Increase in Divorce

Impact upon Family 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Difference regarding function of Family Breaking- up of joint family system Small families Change in the status of women Disintegration of family Difference in family goals

Impact upon Caste and Class 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Disintegration of caste system Reduction in Brahmin's influence and power Rise in Shudra Abolition of caste based functions Division of labour is non- proficiency oriented End of control of castes Hold of untouchability loosening Prevalence of Inter- caste marriages

Impact upon Religion 1. 2. 3. 4. Decline of orthodoxy and superstitions Development of Religious tolerance Founding of secular states Social aspect of religion

Impact upon Morals 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Development of rational outlook Development of Materialistic outlook Individualism Liberalism in Sex morals Increase in crimes Loosening of social control

Impact upon Entertainment 1. 2. 3. Entertainment outside family Professional entertainments Artificial entertainments