In its emphasis on enhancing human capabilities, which one among the f

In its emphasis on enhancing human capabilities, which one among the following does NOT figure in the Twelfth Five-Year Plan ?

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Life and longevity

Education

Delivery of Public Service

Skill development

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The Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) focused on “Faster, Sustainable, and More Inclusive Growth”. Enhancing human capabilities was a key aspect of inclusive growth, with explicit emphasis placed on improving health outcomes (related to life and longevity), expanding access to and improving the quality of education, and promoting skill development to improve employability. While effective ‘Delivery of Public Service’ is crucial for achieving these goals and is related to governance reforms discussed in the plan, it is a means or a system function rather than a direct “human capability” like health, knowledge, or skills.

Human capabilities, in the context of development economics and planning, typically refer to aspects like being healthy, educated, having skills, etc. Effective public service delivery enables the enhancement of these capabilities but is not a capability itself.

The 12th Plan document detailed strategies and targets across various sectors, including health, education, and skill development, directly contributing to human capability enhancement. Governance reforms, including improving public service delivery, were discussed as enablers for achieving the planned outcomes in these sectors.

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