Growth During Five Year Plans
| Plan | Target | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First Plan (1951 - 56) | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| Second Plan (1956 - 61) | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Third Plan (1961 - 66) | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Fourth Plan (1969 - 1974) | 5.7% | 3.3% |
| Fifth Plan (1974 - 79) | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| Sixth Plan (1980 - 85) | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| Seventh Plan (1985 - 90) | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| Eighth Plan (1992 - 97) | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| Ninth Plan (1997 - 2002) | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Tenth Plan (2002 - 2007) | 8.0% | - |