India's Economic Growth: The Planning Commission and the 5 Year Plans

📅 The Planning Commission was established in 1950 to design policies and developmental plans for economic development.

💼 A mixed economy model was adopted with the means of production and job creation held by both the states and the private sector.

🌾 The first five-year plan focused on agricultural development in India.

🌾 The first five year plan focused on the development of agriculture with the construction of dams and the introduction of modern farming methods.

🏭 The second five year plan prioritized industrial development, particularly in the steel sector and the construction of large dams.

🌱 Both plans aimed to improve the lives of farmers and promote overall economic growth.

📚 The second five-year plan faced criticism for its lack of focus on agriculture and neglect of primary education.

🌿 Critics like Meera Ben argued that the plan's emphasis on modern science and machinery would harm the environment.

🗓️ The twelfth five-year plan marked the end of the Planning Commission's implementation of five-year plans.

📅 The Niti Ayog took over the role of the Planning Commission in 2017 and provided policy-based guidance to the government.

🌍 Despite constitutional rules and measures against untouchability, discrimination, poverty, economic inequality, and unemployment are still prevalent in the country.

💔 While cases of discrimination have reduced, even a single case is one too many, and people from lower castes still face violence and discrimination.

💧 Dalits in parts of India still lack access to water due to discrimination.

💰 Poverty in India has persisted for a long time, with an increasing wealth gap between the rich and the poor.

🌍 India has managed to remain united despite its large population and diverse population.

🇮🇳 India's success as an independent country with democratic institutions and diverse population.

🎉 Reasons to celebrate India's progress despite its challenges.

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