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Economic Development

Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · History and Political Science

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Mixed Economy Model

  • India adopted mixed economy after independence under Nehru's leadership as a middle path between capitalism and socialism
  • Three sectors: Public Sector (government controlled, e.g., defence), Private Sector (privately owned with government supervision, e.g., consumer goods), Joint Sector (shared ownership)
  • Combines advantages of both capitalist and socialist systems
2

Five Year Plans (1951-2002)

  • Planning Commission established in 1950 with Nehru as Chairman
  • First Plan (1951-56): Focus on agriculture, irrigation, rural development
  • Second Plan (1956-61): Ambitious industrialization - Bhilai, Durgapur, Rourkela steel plants; Bhakra-Nangal dam
3

Nationalization of Banks

  • Imperial Bank nationalized in 1955, became State Bank of India
  • 14 major banks nationalized on 19th July 1969 by Indira Gandhi
  • 6 more banks nationalized in 1980
4

20-Point Programme

  • Announced by Indira Gandhi on 1st July 1975
  • Goal: Rapid development into developed nation
  • Key provisions: Land ceiling, equal wealth distribution, minimum wages, water conservation

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