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Introduction

Landmarks of the Eight Plan

Part-I Perspective and Basic Framework

Performance of the Seventh Plan

Perspective Plan (1993-2008)

Plan Size and Investment

Fiscal and Monetary Dimensions

Public Sector Development Programme

Plan Management

External Balance

Part-II Main Agenda

Approach to Eight Plan

a.      Strategic Issues

b.     Good Governance

c.     Objectives and Targets

Enabling Environment

a.      Stimulate Private Investment

b.     Social Action Programme

c.     Augmentation of Energy and Physical Infrastructure

Critical Issues

a.      Poverty Alleviation

b.     Self Reliance

c.     Employment

d.     Environment

Balance of Growth

a.     Women in Development

b.     Rural Development

c.     Regional Development

Part-III Sectoral Policies and Programmes

Agriculture

Water Resources Development

Manufacturing

Minerals

Science and Technology

Energy

Transport and Communication

Physical Planning and Housing

Education and Training

Health and Nutrition

Population Welfare

Social Welfare

Narcotics

Tourism, Youth Affairs, Culture and Sports

Mass Media

Development of Social and Economic Statistics

Part-IV

Statistical Appendix Tables