Which one among the following was the focus of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Sustainable and Inclusive Growth.
The focus of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) in India was "Faster, Sustainable, and More Inclusive Growth." The plan aimed to achieve rapid economic growth while ensuring that the benefits of development were widely shared, particularly among marginalized and underprivileged communities. The emphasis was on reducing inequality and ensuring that economic growth was both environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive.
Key objectives included:
Enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security.
Developing infrastructure to support economic growth.
Promoting education, healthcare, and social security measures to uplift the marginalized sections of society.
Encouraging sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact while pursuing growth.
The plan aimed to create an economy where the benefits of growth were distributed equitably and opportunities were available for all, ensuring that growth was not only rapid but also sustainable and inclusive.