Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
4. Evaluate the growth of Indian economy under the various five-year plans of the planning commission. What were the major limitations of the planning commission? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the successes and limitations of five-year plans and the limitations of planning commission.
Directive:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving a brief about aims of the planning commission.
Body:
First, in detail write about the growth of Indian economy in the various FYPs from the first plan to the twelfth plan. Write about its successes and limitations.
Next, write about the major limitations of the planning commission – No structural mechanism, Ineffective forum, one size fits all etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by mentioning the genesis if NITI Aayog.
