What was the main objective of the first five year plan?

Q. What was the main objective of the first five year plan?
Answer: Agricultural growth
Notes: The First Five Year Plan (1951-1956) ushered India into a planned economy with a socialist aim. Its key objective was to achieve self-sufficiency in food production, so highest preference was given to agriculture. The plan mainly focused on the development of the primary sector.

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