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therefore be simpler, if technology keeps the prices down. The figures are the shortfalls and not production figures. The products will directly lead to rise in standards of living and health. There will be additional employment generation, not only from these industries, but also because the products increase the size of the client industries. • Compared to any other "industry" the turnover potential in order of magnitude is higher. • The need is not of so much new technology but application of current technology with the industry approach. Here, human resource development will be the key action point. In starting a new enterprise, one should not look only at the technology package, but the total operational package, particularly the marketing of the product. In this, the agro -based industries will have a great advantage. Any subsidy on cost in a new technology should be avoided. Government may bear the cost of development (overheads, wastage and excess labour cost in development stage). The government should insist on having cost projections for the postdevelopment stage assuming the process development is successful. 9. Types of Industry For the purpose of exploring potential, we shall classify industry as agricultural production, manufacturing and service industry. The agro-production industry will include forestry, faming, horticulture, dairy, poultry, feeds, etc. The manufacturing industry will include consumer goods, machinery, gadgets etc. The service industry includes repairs, small fabrications, transport, supply, education, entertainment, health service, retail trade, restaurants etc. Rural Development Through Education System 228