Expenditure in Agricultural sector in 5 year plans
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).
% Plan Expenditure on Agriculture and allied sectors |
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First Five Year Plan 1951-56 |
31 |
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Second Five Year Plan 1956-61 |
20 |
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Third Five Year Plan 1961-66 |
21 |
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Fourth Five Year Plan 1969-74 |
24 |
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Fifth Five Year Plan 1974-79 |
22 |
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Sixth Five Year Plan 1980-85 |
24 |
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Seventh Five Year Plan 1985-90 |
23 |
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Eighth Five Year Plan 1992-97 |
21 |
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Ninth Five Year Plan 1997-2002 |
20 |
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Tenth Five Year Plan 2002-2007 |
20 |
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Eleventh Five Year Plan 2007-12 |
18 |
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%.