Sunday, September 20, 2015

HISTORY OF PLANNING IN INDIA

1.) First attempt to initiate economic planning in India was made by Sir M Vishveshvarayya, a noted engineer and politician, in 1934 through his book 'PLANNED ECONOMY FOR INDIA".

2.) In 1938, national planning commission was set up under the chairmanship of Jawahar lal nehru by the Indian National Congress. Its recommendations could not be implemented because of the beginning of the world war II and changes in the the Indian political situations.

3.) In 1944, 'Bombay Plan' was presented by 8 leading industrialists of Bombay. It was drafted by GD Birla and JRD Tata.

4.) In 1944, 'Gandhian Plan' was given by Sarojini Naidu Agarwal.

5.) In 1945, 'People's Plan' was given by MN Roy.

6.) In 1950, 'Sarvodaya Plan' was given by JP Narayan. A few points of this plan were accepted by the government.

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