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Politics of planned development

Jharkhand Board · Class 12 · Political Science

Summary of Politics of planned development for Jharkhand Board Class 12 Political Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

After Independence, India faced the crucial challenge of choosing its path of economic development. The newly independent nation had to make major decisions about how to achieve both economic growth and social justice. This chapter explores how India adopted a planned approach to development, the de

Key Concepts

A systematic approach where the government

A systematic approach where the government creates long-term economic plans with specific targets and priorities, rather than leaving development to m

India had two main models

India had two main models to choose from: the liberal-capitalist model (like the US and Europe) emphasizing free markets, and the socialist model (lik

Established in March 1950 as

Established in March 1950 as an advisory body to formulate Five-Year Plans for India's development. Headed by the Prime Minister, it became the centra

Long

Long-term development plans covering five years each, with specific targets for different sectors. The First Plan (1951-56) focused on agriculture, th

The Congress Party's declaration at Avadi

The Congress Party's declaration at Avadi (1955) that India would follow a socialist pattern, meaning state control over key industries, reduced inequ

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the concept of planned development and its importance in post-independence India
  • Analyze the different models of development available to India after 1947
  • Examine the role and functioning of the Planning Commission
  • Evaluate the objectives and outcomes of India's first three Five-Year Plans
  • Understand the political debates surrounding development strategies

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