Class 12 Political Science - Chapter 3: Politics of Planned Development
Explore India’s planning era, mixed economy, and Five-Year Plans in Class 12 Political Science Chapter 3. Learn about Nehruvian development and public-private debates.
Overview
This chapter examines India’s post-independence development strategy based on planning. It discusses the adoption of the mixed economy model, the role of the Planning Commission, Five-Year Plans, and debates around public sector vs. private sector, and liberalisation.
Why This Chapter Matters
Understanding the politics behind economic planning helps analyze India’s choices in balancing growth, equity, and self-reliance in a newly independent, diverse society.
Real-Life Applications
- Studying the rationale and objectives of Five-Year Plans.
- Understanding Nehruvian socialism and the mixed economy model.
- Analyzing policy debates like land reforms, industrialization, and liberalisation.
Skills You Will Learn
- Interpreting planning data, charts, and economic indicators.
- Evaluating successes and limitations of planned development.
- Understanding how economic policies influence political discourse and social change.
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Flashcards
A: It formulated Five-Year Plans to direct India’s economic development and allocate resources.
A: An economy where both the public and private sectors coexist and operate under regulatory frameworks.
A: Agriculture, irrigation, and land reforms to address food shortages and rural development.
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