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Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy 1950–1990 cheat sheet

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Chapter 8Indian Economy 1950–1990

Plan goals: Growth, Modernisation, Self-reliance, Equity.

1. Goals of Planning

  • growth
  • modernisation
  • self-reliance
  • equity

2. Agriculture

  • Land reforms: abolition of intermediaries, land ceiling.
  • Green Revolution: HYV seeds, fertilisers, irrigation (wheat, rice).
  • Subsidies debate.

3. Industry & Trade

  • Industrial Policy Resolution 1956: public sector lead.
  • Licensing; small-scale industries reserved.
  • Import substitution with tariffs and quotas.

4. Key Points

  • Planning Commission: 1950.
  • First Five Year Plan: agriculture focus.
  • Mahalanobis: second plan, heavy industry.
  • Inefficiency of protected industries.

Remember: 4 goals | land reforms & Green Revolution | IPR 1956

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