Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980–1985)

Aug 27, 2014, 11:25 IST

The sixth plan also manifested the commencement of economic liberalization. Indira Gandhi was prime minister of India during this period.

Following were the main aspects of Sixth Five Year Plan:

• The sixth plan also manifested the commencement of economic liberalization.

• Prize controls were eradicated & ration shops were closed. This resulted into a boost in food prices & an enhancement in cost of living. This was the end of Nehruvian Socialism.

• Indira Gandhi was prime minister of India during this period.

• Family planning was also stretched so as to prevent over-population.

• Target Growth during this period was 5.2% and Actual Growth was 5.4%.

Find Information on:

Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974–1979)

Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969–1974)

Third Five-Year Plan (1961–1966)

Second Five-Year Plan (1956–1961)

First Five-Year Plan

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