First |
1951-1956 |
Agriculture, Industry, and Community Development |
Development of agriculture, irrigation, and power sectors. |
Second |
1956-1961 |
Industrialization and Economic Growth |
Expansion of heavy industries, infrastructure development. |
Third |
1961-1966 |
Self-reliance and Economic Stability |
Strengthening agriculture, focus on defense and atomic energy. |
Fourth |
1969-1974 |
Poverty Alleviation and Growth with Stability |
Promotion of agriculture, employment generation programs. |
Fifth |
1974-1978 |
Poverty Eradication and Self-reliance |
Promotion of high rate of growth, better distribution of income and
significant growth in the domestic rate of savings were seen as key
instruments. |
Sixth |
1980-1985 |
Strengthening Infrastructure and Industries |
Expansion of industries, energy development, technology upgradation. |
Seventh |
1985-1990 |
Balanced Regional Development and Poverty Alleviation |
Development of backward areas, improving rural infrastructure. |
Eighth |
1992-1997 |
Economic Reforms and Modernization |
Liberalization, globalization, focus on private sector development. |
Ninth |
1997-2002 |
Inclusive Growth and Social Development |
Education, health, agriculture, rural development programs. |
Tenth |
2002-2007 |
Accelerated Growth and Employment Generation |
Infrastructure development, skill development, poverty reduction. |
Eleventh |
2007-2012 |
Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development |
Infrastructure development, inclusive social policies. |
Twelfth |
2012-2017 |
Faster, Sustainable, and More Inclusive Growth |
Infrastructure, education, healthcare, skill development. |