Five Year Plans of India

 Here are the Five Year Plans of India :

- *First Plan (1951-1956)*: Focus on development of the primary sector, rehabilitation of landless farmers, and improvement of agriculture.

- *Second Plan (1956-1961)*: Focus on rapid industrialization and development of the public sector.

- *Third Plan (1961-1966)*: Focus on agriculture and improvement in the production of wheat.

- *Plan Holidays (1966-1969)*: Three annual plans were drawn during this period due to the failure of the Third Plan.

- *Fourth Plan (1969-1974)*: Focus on growth with stability and progress towards self-reliance.

- *Fifth Plan (1974-1978)*: Emphasis on employment, poverty alleviation, and justice.

- *Rolling Plan (1978-1980)*: A flexible plan with no fixed dates for commencement and termination.

- *Sixth Plan (1980-1985)*: Marked the beginning of economic liberalization.

- *Seventh Plan (1985-1990)*: Focus on improving productivity and establishing growth in areas of increasing economic productivity.

- *Annual Plans (1990-1992)*: Due to economic instability, two annual plans were implemented instead of a Five Year Plan.

- *Eighth Plan (1992-1997)*: Focus on modernization of industries and gradual opening of the Indian economy.

- *Ninth Plan (1997-2002)*: Focus on priority areas like agriculture, industry, and infrastructure.

- *Tenth Plan (2002-2007)*: Focus on growth, employment, and reduction of poverty.

- *Eleventh Plan (2007-2012)*: Focus on faster and more inclusive growth.

- *Twelfth Plan (2012-2017)*: Focus on faster, more inclusive, and sustainable growth.