Karnataka Draft Annual Plan 1984-85

Abstract

From Preface: Being the terminal year of the Sixth Five Year Plan, while finalising the Annual Flan for 1984-85, the basic frame-work of the Sixth Plan has been kept in view, some of the schemes which have outlived their utility have been deleted and new schemes have been added based on The findings of the Mid-term Review. The Plan has been prepared keeping in view the national priorities of the Sixth Plan. Priori has been given for on-going Projects under Irrigation and Power Sectors. Emphasis has been laid on the twin problems of the State's economy viz. , problem of unemployment and poverty amongst the weaker sections of the population. Reduction of imbalances noticed among some of the key sectors is another area where emphasis is given. Importance has been given for the exploitation of the rich natural resources of the State and building the infrastructural base in order to reduce the regional imbalances. Priority has been given for Minimum Heeds Programme.