Following India's economic liberalization in 1991, the government abolished the industrial licensing requirement for most industries. This reform aimed to boost industrial growth and ease of doing business.
However, specific sectors were retained under mandatory licensing due to policy considerations such as public health, environmental impact, or social concerns. Among the options provided, the wine industry is an example of a sector that often requires specific licenses beyond the general industrial license, typically due to regulations concerning alcohol production and distribution.
The other industries listed, such as leather goods, beverages (in general), and food processing, generally do not require a mandatory industrial license under the post-1991 policy framework, although specific operational permits might still be necessary.
The question asks for an industry where obtaining an industrial license is still mandatory after the 1991 policy change. Based on regulatory practices:
Therefore, wine is the correct exception.
With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements :
1. All casual workers are entitled to Employees Provident Fund coverage.
2. All casual workers are entitled to regular working hours and overtime payment.
3. The government can by a Notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account.
Which of the above statements are correct?
With reference to ‘WaterCredit’, consider the following statements :
1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and Sanitation sector.
2. It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank.
3. It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without depending on subsidies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be set up in
Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?
With reference to the usefulness of the byproducts of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.
2. Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers.
3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: