As a body gets shape only with the presence of backbone like wise the major base or foundation of the economy of a country is Manufacturing industries. As these-

(i) Help in modernising agriculture.
(ii) Provides employments in secondary and tertiary service sectors.
(iii) Brings in, much needed foreign exchange.
(iv) Is helpful in providing unemployment and poverty.
(v) Increases National income.
(vi) Fulfils daily needs.

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