Eighth five year plan : planning and development in India.

Even at the end of forty years of planning, India's position is not comfortable on the domestic front as the gains in production have not been sufficient to outfit rising population and increasing fiscal profli gacy. The fundamental changes are now taking place in the economy and planning of the country as the new government has initiated bold reforms to reduce deficit financing and to accelerate the pace of development.

The Eighth Five Year Plan has been finalised by P.V. Narasimha's Government in the changed economic, political and global environment. This book examines critically the achievements of seven plans during the last four decades and focuses on the Eighth Five Year Plan its approach, targets and financial allocations.

India's ranking with regard to 130 countries on the basis of various indicators like GNP, Adult Literacy Rate, Infant Mortality Rate, Life Expectancy etc.; essential elements and a brief history of planning: planning process and formulation of plans; and relevant data relating to plans are the other high lights of the book.

A handy reference source for students and a cross section of population interested in planning and development of India.