Question

Distinguish between objectives of Tenth Five Year Plan and Eleventh Five Year Plan.

Answer 1

The main objectives of the Tenth Five-Year Plan: Attain 8% GDP growth per year. Reduction of poverty rate by 5% by 2007. Providing gainful and high-quality employment at least to the addition to the labour force.

Answer 2

The main objectives of the Tenth Plan (2002–2007) attaining 8% GDP growth per year, reduction of poverty 5%, and the 10th plan was expected to follow a regional approach than sectorial approach.

20-point program was introduced. In comparison to 10 the plan 11th plan (2007-2012) was focused on increasing education, poverty reduction, promotion of gender equality, provision of clean drinking water for all, etc.