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  Why has the government taken up the responsibility of Public sector activities in a country like India? Explain any three reasons.       

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                Three reasons with examples of Public sector activities are (i) Railways Only the government can invest large sums of money on projects with a long gestation period. (ii) All  India  Institute  of Medical  Sciences (AIIMS) Providing quality health services at economical rates was the main purpose of the government in setting this up. (iii) National   Thermal   Power   Corporation (NTPC) To provide electricity at a rate lower than actual cost was the main objective of the government, to protect and encourage the small scale industries.