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Indian Economy 1950-1990

Meghalaya Board · Class 11 · Economics

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Economic System and Planning Framework

  • India adopted a Mixed Economy model combining features of socialism and capitalism
  • Rejected pure capitalism (market-driven) and pure socialism (state-controlled)
  • Planning Commission established in 1950 with PM as Chairperson
2

Goals of Five Year Plans

  • Growth: Increase in GDP through expanded productive capacity and efficiency
  • Modernization: Adoption of new technology and progressive social outlook
  • Self-reliance: Reducing dependence on imports, especially for essential goods
3

Agricultural Policies and Reforms

  • Land Reforms: Abolition of intermediaries (zamindars) and land ceiling legislation
  • Green Revolution: Use of High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides
  • Two phases: First phase (mid-1960s to mid-1970s) - limited to affluent states and wheat; Second phase (mid-1970s to mid-1980s) - spread to more states and crops
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Industrial Development Strategy

  • Industrial Policy Resolution 1956 classified industries into three categories
  • Public sector given 'commanding heights' of economy
  • License Raj system for industrial regulation and regional development

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India adopted a mixed economy systemSystematic economic planning documents that specifiedGrowth (increasing GDP and productive capacity)Policy initiatives to change land ownershipAgricultural transformation achieved through High Yielding

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