<h1>India's Core Sector Growth Slows: From 6.6% in 2009-10 to 4.4% in 2011-12 Amidst Policy Boost Efforts.</h1> The growth rate of India's eight core sectors increased from 2.8% in 2008-09 to 6.6% in 2009-10, then moderated to 5.8% in 2010-11, and further declined to 4.4% in 2011-12. This decrease was mainly due to lower growth in the crude petroleum, natural gas, and steel sectors. The government has introduced measures to boost core sector production, including promoting advanced technologies, increasing private sector participation, and enhancing infrastructure through public-private partnerships. Additionally, tax exemptions and reductions have been implemented to support power generation and mining sectors, such as coal mining and fuel imports.