Question
Mention the special features of the annual plans during 1966-69.
Solution
The annual plans during 1966-69 were formulated beside the third five-year plan.
Main features of the annual plans were:
Main features of the annual plans were:
1. The annual plans laid emphasis on the adoption of package programme.
2. This programme is related to HYV seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and credit facilities in selected area with assured rainfall and irrigation.
3. The package program is known as Intensive Agricultural District Program. It is responsible for bringing the so-called Green Revolution in India.
4. Agricultural production registered a rapid increase.
5. The industrial development could not show any perceptible changes. However, a recovery in industrial production was recorded in 1968-69.
