Differentiate between planning objectives (objectives of planning) and plan objectives.

Planning objectives

Plan to objectives

1. Planning objectives are long term objectives. They are to be achieved over 20 years.

2. They are general goals.

3. They are common to all plans.

4. They aim at structural changes.

5. They are also called perspective plan.

6. Their objectives are related to growth, modernisation, self-reliance etc.

1. Plan objectives are to be achieved in short terms of 5 years.

2. They are specific goals.

3. They vary from plan to plan.

4. They aim at quantitative changes.

5. They are also called Five Year Plan.

6. They are different in different five year plans.