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Third Plan (1961 − 66)



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At its conception time, it was felt that Indian economy has entered a take-off stage. Therefore, its aim was to make India a ‘self-reliant’ and ‘self-generating’ economy.
Also, it was realized from the experience of first two plans that agriculture should be given the top priority to suffice the requirement of export and industry.
Complete failure due to unforeseen misfortunes, viz. Chinese aggression (1962), Indo-Pak war (1965), severest drought in 100 years (1965 − 66).



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Notes of Planning, Unemployment and Poverty in India



  1. Economic Planning in IndiaFive Year Plans in India and Planning Commission(1950)
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  2. First Plan (1951 − 56)
    see in detail

  3. Second Plan (1956 − 61)
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  4. Third Plan (1961 − 66)
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  5. Three Annual Plans (1966 − 69)
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