After gaining independence in 1947, India faced the challenge of rebuilding and developing its economy. The Indian government believed that focusing on heavy industry, such as steel, coal, and infrastructure, would help the country achieve self-sufficiency in manufacturing and reduce its reliance on imports. By developing heavy industry, the government aimed to create jobs, boost economic growth, and improve the country's overall industrial capacity. Additionally, investing in heavy industry was seen as essential for nation-building and promoting industrialization in a country that had been under colonial rule for decades.
