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@article{184934,
        author = {Gargi G Sawant and Prof. Sunil Pandharinath Ugale},
        title = {Industrial Revolution in India: A Comparative Examination of Economic and Social Changes},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {3962-3968},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184934},
        abstract = {The article, "Industrial Revolution in India: A Comparative Examination of Economic and Social Changes," analyzes India's industrial progression from the late 18th century to the present day. It offers an exhaustive examination of the technological, economic, labour, and social changes that have influenced contemporary India. The study conducts a comparative analysis of the effects of each stage of industrialization—from the early use of coal and steam engines to the modern influences of digital technology and renewable energy—on the nation's economic framework, labour markets, urbanisation, and social structures. Principal findings underscore the transition from rural economies to industrial centres, the generation of novel employment prospects, and the difficulties associated with adapting to technological progress. The research additionally analyses social factors, encompassing migration trends, alterations in social norms, and disparities in living standards. Moreover, it examines the prospective trajectory of India's industrial advancement in relation to the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions, highlighting the necessity for sustainable and equitable growth policies. This study integrates historical context with contemporary trends, providing significant insights for policymakers, industry leaders, and scholars to inform future economic planning and social development in India.},
        keywords = {Industrial Revolution, Comparative study, technological advancement, economic impact, Social changes.},
        month = {September},
        }