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Though many public sector undertakings are incurring huge losses, they are still very useful in the areas of strategic concerns and hazardous chemicals. Public sector undertaking are required for:
1. Creation of a Strong Industrial Base
2. Development of Infrastructure
3. Development of Backward Areas
4. To Mobilise Savings and Earn Foreign Exchange
5. To Prevent Concentration of Economic Power
6. To Promote Equality of Income and Wealth Distri-bution
7. To Provide Employment
8. To Promote Import Substitution.