Introduction
Five Year Plans were strategic development programs created by the Government of India to guide national growth. These plans focused on economic, social, and industrial development.
Key Objectives
- Reduce poverty and unemployment
- Improve education, health, and housing
- Develop agriculture, industries, and infrastructure
Major Highlights
The First Plan (1951–56) focused on agriculture. The Fifth Plan emphasized poverty removal. The Tenth Plan targeted faster growth. The Twelfth Plan (2012–17) was the last.
Conclusion
Five Year Plans played a key role in shaping modern India and improving people’s quality of life through planned development.