Question

Highest expenditure in agriculture in which 5 year plan

Answer 1

Pattern of Expenditure in Agricultural sector in 5 year plans

The following table shows the outlay on agriculture and allied sectors (horticulture, animal husbandry and fisheries).

The above table makes it clear that the percentage of plan expenditure on Agriculture and allied sectors has been between 18-24 % except first five year plan when the expenditure was over 30%.