Ninth Five Year Plan 1997-2002 Executive Summary

Abstract

The Ninth Plan has been developed in the context of four important dimensions of state policy and against a perspective of development for 15 years. Quality of life, generation of productive employment, regional balance and self-reliance summarise the main dimensions of its state policy. It will focus on accelerated growth, recognising a special role for agriculture for its stronger poverty reducing and employment generating effects, which will be carried out over a 15 year period of framework of consistent policies. It recognises the need for a well-designed set of policies for ensuring food and nutritional