The Ninth Five-Year Plan (1997-2002)

The Ninth Five-Year Plan (1997-2002)

The Ninth Five-Year Plan (1997-2002) was a significant period in India's economic and social development.  Overall Goals: Achieve an economic growth rate of 6.5%, though the actual growth achieved was 5.5% Reduce poverty and improve living standards for all citizens Focus on sustainable development by checking cost, time, and overruns in projects Key Initiatives: Scrapping of redundant programs: The plan aimed to streamline government spending by eliminating outdated or ineffective programs. Increased focus on rural development: More resources were allocated to improve infrastructure, healthcare, and education in rural areas. Strengthening state government participation: The plan emphasized cooperative federalism, giving states more power and responsibility in planning and implementing development programs. Empowering women and marginalized groups: The plan included initiatives to improve access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for women and socially disadvantaged group…