Planning Democracy: Modern India's Quest for Development

India is a country with a long and rich history of planning. The planning process in India began in the 1930s, when the Indian National Congress adopted a resolution calling for the establishment of a National Planning Committee. The Committee was tasked with developing a plan for India's economic development after independence. The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1951, and since then, India has implemented a series of Five-Year Plans. These plans have played a major role in India's economic development, social transformation, and political evolution.

Planning Democracy: Modern India's Quest for Development

by Nikhil Menon

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The Role of Planning in India's Economic Development

Planning has played a major role in India's economic development. The Five-Year Plans have provided a framework for the government to invest in key sectors of the economy, such as infrastructure, agriculture, and industry. The plans have also helped to mobilize resources from the private sector and from abroad. As a result of planning, India has achieved significant economic growth since independence. The country's GDP has grown by an average of 6% per year, and poverty has declined from 55% in 1951 to 22% in 2011. However, India still faces many economic challenges, such as unemployment, inequality, and inflation.

The Role of Planning in India's Social Transformation

Planning has also played a major role in India's social transformation. The Five-Year Plans have included a number of social welfare programs, such as education, healthcare, and housing. These programs have helped to improve the lives of millions of Indians. As a result of planning, India has made significant progress in social development. The literacy rate has increased from 18% in 1951 to 74% in 2011, and the infant mortality rate has declined from 146 per 1,000 live births in 1951 to 40 per 1,000 live births in 2011. However, India still faces many social challenges, such as malnutrition, illiteracy, and gender inequality.

The Role of Planning in India's Political Evolution

Planning has also played a major role in India's political evolution. The Five-Year Plans have provided a framework for the government to negotiate between different interest groups and to build a consensus on the direction of the country's development. The plans have also helped to create a sense of national unity and purpose. As a result of planning, India has been able to sustain a democratic system of government for over 70 years. However, India still faces many political challenges, such as corruption, communalism, and terrorism.

Planning has played a major role in India's development. The Five-Year Plans have provided a framework for the government to invest in key sectors of the economy, to implement social welfare programs, and to build a consensus on the direction of the country's development. As a result, India has achieved significant economic growth, social transformation, and political evolution. However, India still faces many challenges. The country's development planning process will need to be adaptive and innovative in Free Download to meet the challenges of the future.

References

• Planning Commission, Government of India. (2011). Five-Year Plans of India. New Delhi: Planning Commission.
• Rudolph, L. I., & Rudolph, S. H. (2006). Planning and prosperity: India's struggle for self-reliance. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Sen, A. (1999). Development as freedom. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

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Planning Democracy: Modern India's Quest for Development

by Nikhil Menon

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