The document discusses India's various Five Year Plans for agriculture and economic development from 1951 to 2017. Some key points:
- India formulated Five Year Plans to develop its economy in a planned manner, with goals set and reviewed every five years. The first plan focused on irrigation, energy, agriculture and more. Subsequent plans targeted higher GDP growth rates.
- The plans aimed to increase agricultural production, boost industries like steel and energy, and develop infrastructure and social services. However, some plans like the third fell short of their growth targets.
- Recent plans have targeted even higher GDP growth, poverty reduction, education improvements, and increasing private investment in infrastructure and renewable energy. However, growth rates have sometimes fallen short