Eighth Five Year Plan 1992-97 Volume 1 Objectives, Perspective, Macro-Dimensions, Policy Framework and Resources

Abstract

The Eighth Plan is being launched at a time of momentous changes in the world and in India. The international political and economic order is being restructured everyday, and as the 20th Century draw s to a close, many of its distinguishing philosophies and features have also been swept away. In this turbulent world, our policies must also deal with changing realities. Our basic policies have stood us in very good stead, and now provide us the opportunity to respond with flexibility to the new situation, so that we can work uninterruptedly towards our basic aim of providing a rich and just life for our people.