Friday, May 25, 2012

Five Year Plans In India

In this post we shall discuss about the Five year Plans in India. Click here to read about the previous topic Economic Planning in India.

1st Plan : 1951-56
  • Priority giving to Agriculture and Irrigation.
  • "Harrod - Domar" growth model adopted.
  • This is the only plan in which Prices Fell.

2nd Plan : 1956-61
  • PC Mahalanobis prepared this Plan. Priority given to basic and heavy industries. 
  • Bhilai, Rourkela and Durgapur Steel Plants, ONGC, Ranchi Heavy Engg. Corporation, Neyveli Lignite Corporation, Multi-purpose projects - Nagarjuna Sagar, Bhakra Nangal, Hirakud started during this Plan. 
  • Deficit financing Started in this plan.
  • "Socialist pattern of society" is accepted as a goal.
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