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Ch 14Manipur Economy under Five Year Plans and NITI Aayog — Class 12 Economics, concept-first.

After Independence, India adopted planned economic development to lift the country out of poverty, build industry and infrastructure, and reduce inequalities. The chief instrument was the Five Year Plan — a document that fixed development goals for a five-year block, set targets for growth, investment and key sectors,…

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Five Year Plans and State Planning in India

India pursued development through Five Year Plans prepared by the Planning Commission (set up 1950); twelve plans were completed, the last running 2012–2017.

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Planning in India and the Place of State Plans

After Independence, India adopted planned economic development to lift the country out of poverty, build industry and infrastructure, and reduce inequalities.

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From Planning Commission to NITI Aayog

The Planning Commission worked for over six decades but drew growing criticism. It was seen as too centralised — deciding plan allocations for states from the top down (a "one-size-fits-all" approach)…

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The Structure of Manipur's Economy

Manipur is a small, landlocked, hilly state in the North East, with a central valley (the Imphal valley) surrounded by hill districts. Its economy reflects this geography.

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Manipur under the Five Year Plans: Objectives, Targets, Performance and Achievements

Like every state, Manipur planned its development through successive State Plans that ran alongside the national Five Year Plans.

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Challenges to Manipur's Development

Manipur's development effort has always worked against several deep-seated challenges. Understanding them explains both why progress has been slower than hoped and why special central support continue…

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NITI Aayog: Structure, Objectives, Functions and Relevance to Manipur

Structure. NITI Aayog is headed by the Prime Minister of India as its Chairperson. Its working leadership is a Vice-Chairperson appointed by the Prime Minister, and a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) — a…

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  1. Q1What is a Five Year Plan? Explain the role of the Planning Commission in India's development.Free
  2. Q2How do State Plans fit within India's national planning system? Illustrate with reference to Manipur.Free
  3. Q3Why was the Planning Commission replaced by NITI Aayog? State the main differences between the two.Free
  4. Q4Describe the structure (sectoral composition) of Manipur's economy.Preview
  5. Q5Why are handloom and handicrafts described as the backbone of Manipur's industrial sector?Preview
  6. Q6State the main objectives of Manipur's development plans.Preview
  7. Q7Evaluate the performance and achievements of Manipur under the Five Year Plans.Preview
  8. Q8Explain the major challenges to Manipur's economic development.Preview
  9. Q9What is NITI Aayog? When was it established and what is its full form?Preview
  10. Q10Describe the structure (composition) of NITI Aayog.Preview
  11. Q11Explain the main objectives and functions of NITI Aayog.Preview
  12. Q12How is NITI Aayog relevant to the development of a state like Manipur? Discuss the Aspirational Districts Programme and the North-East focus…Preview
  13. Q13The tertiary sector contributes the largest share of Manipur's output, the primary sector next, and the secondary sector the smallest. Inter…Preview

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  1. Q1Which Five Years Plan of India focuses on the plan objective of faster, broad-based and inclusive growth ? (a) Eighth Five-Year Plan (b) Nin…Preview
  2. Q2Enumerate the four common goals of India’s Five-Year Plans. OR Explain the benefits of Green Revolution to the Indian farmers by giving two…Preview
  3. Q3Give a reason why there is high rate of unemployment particularly among the educated youth in Manipur ?Preview
  4. Q4State any two objectives of NITI Aayog or National Institution for Transforming India Aayog.Preview
  5. Q5Explain the main focus of the introduction of Act East Policy of India to the North Eastern Region.Preview
  6. Q6In which of the following years "Go to village" programme was launched? (a) (A) 2018 (b) (B) 2019 (c) (C) 2020 (d) (D) 2021 (a) (A) 2018 (b)…Preview
  7. Q7State two objectives of Five-Year Plans in Manipur.Preview
  8. Q8Write a short note on transport and communication system in Manipur.Preview
  9. Q9Who among the following prominent political figures of India is the first Chairperson of National Institution for Transforming India Aayog?…Preview
  10. Q10Write a brief note on Tourism Sector in Manipur.Preview
  11. Q11The common goals of India's Five-Year Plans are : (A) Growth (B) Modernization (C) Self reliance and equity (D) All of the abovePreview
  12. Q12One of the pier bridges, the bridge across the river Ijai of Manipur on the rail route will be the tallest in the world measuring : (A) 141…Preview
  13. Q13In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative among those…Preview
  14. Q14Identify one point of similarity in the development strategies of India and China.Preview
  15. Q15Suggest one measure to get the multiplier effects of the border trade under the Act East Policy in Manipur.Preview
  16. Q16Explain why is equity considered as one of the goals of Five-Year plans of India. Give two points.Preview
  17. Q17Suggest any two measures to be adopted by the Government of Manipur for forestry development and conservation of environment.Preview