Annual Plan 1997-98. Tamil Nadu

Abstract

The Annual Plan 1997-98 marks the beginning and is the first year of the Ninth Five Year Plan. The Tamil Nadu’s Plan proposals for the year 1997-98 by and large will follow the National objectives and priorities of the Ninth Plan at the National level. The Annual Plan will ensure adequate provision for (i) Ongoing developmental schemes, (ii) Externally Aided Projects , (iii) Basic Minimum Services (drinking water, primary health services, primary education, house to shelterless, mid-day meal in primary Schools, road connectivity of villages and public distribution system), (iv) agriculture and rural development, (v) strengthening rural infrastructure, (vi) special employment programmes for poverty alleviation etc.