<h1>India's Industrial Growth Slows in August 2011; Govt. Introduces Measures to Boost Production and Competitiveness.</h1> The growth of industrial production in India, as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), showed a slowdown in August 2011 compared to August 2010. The overall index decreased from 4.5% to 3.6%, with significant declines in intermediate and consumer goods. To address this, the government has implemented measures to enhance industrial production, such as promoting investment, improving the business environment, and developing infrastructure. Additionally, a National Manufacturing Policy was announced to reduce compliance burdens and increase global competitiveness. This information was provided by the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry in a written response to the Rajya Sabha.