Politics of planned development
Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Political Science
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Planned development became central to India after Independence because economic growth, social justice, and state responsibility were seen as linked goals. The debate was not only about raising income, but also about deciding who should control resources, how industry and agriculture should develop,
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The Planning Commission was set up
The Planning Commission was set up in March 1950 by a simple government resolution. It was not a constitutional body. It worked as an advisory body, a
The Five Year Plans were documents
The Five Year Plans were documents prepared for planning income and expenditure over five years. They allowed the government to make long-term interve
The First Five Year Plan covered
The First Five Year Plan covered 1951–1956. It aimed to break the cycle of poverty, focused mainly on the agrarian sector, and gave importance to land
The Second Five Year Plan
The Second Five Year Plan was launched in 1956. It stressed heavy industries and rapid industrialisation. It was drafted under the leadership of P.C.
The Third Five Year Plan began
The Third Five Year Plan began in 1961. It was not significantly different from the Second Plan, and critics pointed out its clear urban bias. Some cr
Learning Objectives
- Understand why planning became important after Independence
- Identify the role of the Planning Commission and its place in India’s development strategy
- Compare the First, Second, and Third Five Year Plans
- Explain the ideas behind Left and Right positions on economic policy
- Recognise the political conflicts around development, including displacement, industry, agriculture, and state intervention
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