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Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · History and Political Science
What Economic Development covers in Maharashtra Board Class 9 History and Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 History and Political Science · 2026-27
Topics in Economic Development
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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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