First Five Year Plan Quote

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The central objective of Planning in India was to initiate a process of development which will:

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The central objective of Planning in India was to initiate a process of development which will:

  1. Maximise government revenue
  2. Raise living standards and open new opportunities for a richer and more varied life ✓ Correct
  3. Compete with Western nations
  4. Nationalise all industries
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The central objective was to raise the living standards and open out to the people new opportunities for a richer and more varied life.

Key Points:
  • This was stated in the First Five Year Plan.
  • Planning focused on welfare of all rather than a few.

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