This document discusses the role and problems of industrial development in India. It outlines several key roles of industrial development, including raising income, meeting high income demands, absorbing surplus labor, and improving standards of living. However, it also notes several problems hindering industrial development in India, such as shortages of power resources, insufficient capital, outdated plant and machinery, regional inequality, and industrial pollution. Overall, the document provides an overview of both the importance of industrial development for the Indian economy as well as challenges that must be addressed.