While India has long published industrial output through the IIP, lack of a comparable services index—despite the sector contributing about 55% of GVA—became more evident as the economy evolved.
Backing the students, Kapil Sibal announced legal support for those facing police action and said he would contribute Rs 1 crore to establish a legal assistance platform.
Bihar Police arrested 355 people and sent them to jail following widespread violence and protests across the state in connection with the Bihar bandh held on July 25.
