Correct option is D
The Correct Answer is: (d) Sixth Plan
Explanation:
The Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980–1985) was the first to explicitly highlight the concept of ‘inclusive growth’ by integrating social equity, poverty alleviation, and rural development into the central objectives of planning.
It aimed at removing poverty (Garibi Hatao), generating employment, improving productivity, and providing basic services to the rural poor.
Information Booster:
Prime Minister during the Plan: Indira Gandhi
Key programs: IRDP, TRYSEM, NREP (National Rural Employment Programme)
Adopted Minimum Needs Programme (MNP) to ensure social justice
Focus Areas: Rural development, employment generation, and minimum needs.
Additional Information:
- Second Plan (1956–61): Based on the Mahalanobis model, this plan focused heavily on industrialization and capital goods.
- Third Plan (1961–66): Targeted agriculture and self-reliance, but it was disrupted by wars and droughts.
- Fourth Plan (1969–74): Focused on stabilizing the economy post-wars, and attempted to reduce inequality.
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