Goa Draft Ninth Five Year Plan (1997-2002) & Annual Plan (1997-98)

Abstract

From Foreword: As a result of planned development since liberation, the tiny State of Goa has come to occupy pride of place as one of the most progressive and dynamic States of the Country. The State is ahead of the rest of the Country in key areas of human development and also in terms of physical infrastructure. As per the 1991 Census, the literacy rate in Goa was 75% compared to 52% for the Country as a whole. The birth rate of is around 18 per thousand population compared to 29 per thousand population for rest of the Country. The infant mortality rate per thousand live births is 16 in Goa compared to 73 for the rest of the Country. The State does not report any maternal mortality, unlike other parts of the Country. On other indicators as well, Goa leads the other States.