The focus of the Second Five Year Plan was :

[amp_mcq option1=”establishment of a self-reliant and self-generating economy with emphasis on agriculture.” option2=”rapid industrialization with emphasis on the development of basic and heavy industries.” option3=”removal of poverty and attainment of self-reliance.” option4=”acceleration of food-grain production and increase in employment opportunities and overall productivity.” correct=”option2″]

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India’s Second Five Year Plan (1956-1961), often referred to as the Mahalanobis Plan, placed a strong emphasis on rapid industrialization. The strategy focused on investing heavily in the development of basic and heavy industries, such as steel, coal, fertilizers, and heavy engineering, with the aim of building a self-reliant industrial base.

– The Second Five Year Plan covered the period 1956-1961.
– It was based on the Mahalanobis Model.
– Its primary focus was rapid industrialization.
– Emphasis was laid on basic and heavy industries.

The First Five Year Plan (1951-1956) primarily focused on agriculture, irrigation, and power projects. Poverty removal and self-reliance became explicit objectives in later plans, particularly the Fifth Plan (1974-1979) with the “Garibi Hatao” slogan. Acceleration of food-grain production was a focus during the Green Revolution period, influenced by later plans, although agricultural support continued in the Second Plan alongside industrialization.

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