Politics of planned development
Odisha Board · Class 12 · Political Science
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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
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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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