Removal of regional disparity in the levels of economic development as a national goal is translated into the removal of regional disparity in the levels of industrialization for the industrial policy. With the state as a regional unit this objective appears to be reasonable. Although average disparity in the levels of industrialization among state in India appears to have declined during the quinquanium 1979-84, there are very disturbing regional patterns discernible. These patterns, moreover, coincide with the classification of states based on the political parties ruling the Centre and states. In this context, if the reduction of regional disparity in industrialization without sacrificing the growth of industry is to be taken seriously, immediate attention must be given to the regional aspects of industrialization in India.