Question

which projects were started in the 2nd five-year plan?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Steel mills at Bhilai, Durgapur, and Rourkela were established in second five year plan. Enhanced coal production and more railway lines were introduced in this plan. Atomic Energy Commission was formed in 1957 with Homi J. Bhabha as the first chairman.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Second five-year plan (1956 to 1961) gave priority to industrialisation.

1. Iron and steel plants(in the public sector) were established at Durgapur, Bhilai and Rourkela.
2. Chemical fertilizers plant was set up at Sindri.
3. Railway engine factory at Perambur were established.
4. Ship building activity (given as factory) was started at Vishakhapattanam.
5. Heavy and basic industries were set up in public sectors.
6. Huge multi-purpose projects like Bhakta-Nangal Dam and Damodar Valley were built to generate electricity and to provide irrigation facility to agriculture.