What do you mean by liberalization? State the various factors that necessitated liberalisation of the economy in India.

Liberalization refers to the process of reducing government restrictions and regulations in an economy to encourage more competition, private sector participation, and open markets. This often involves the removal or relaxation of policies such as tariffs, quotas, licensing systems, and other forms of state intervention that limit the functioning of market forces. In the context of India, liberalization, which began in earnest in 1991, marked a significant shift from a closed, highly regulated economy to a more open and market-driven one.

The liberalization of the Indian economy was a response to several internal and external factors that highlighted the inefficiencies of the existing economic system and the need for structural reforms. These factors can be broadly categorized into economic, political, and global dimensions. 

### Economic Factors Leading to Liberalization

1. Economic Crisis of 1991:
   The most immediate trigger for liberalization in India was the severe balance of payments (BoP) crisis in 1991. The country faced a sharp decline in its foreign exchange reserves, which were enough to cover only a few weeks of imports. This was primarily due to the mounting fiscal deficit, rising oil prices, and stagnation in foreign earnings. India's external debt had reached unsustainable levels, and the government was on the brink of defaulting on ___ _____ ___ _____ ______ __________ _______ _________ ____ __________ __________.
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