Economic Survey of Haryana 1994-95

Abstract

From State Economy: Haryana State was formed as anew State on November 1, 1966. Since formation, it has made a phenomenal progress not only in the key sectors of agriculture and industry but also in other sectors of the economy. Today, the State has become a trend setter In the field of implementing development programmes and in the execution of social welfare measures. In the recent past, the State made a remarkable progress in the development of economic infra-structure for the growth of agriculture and industry, towards carrying out socio-economic programmes for the uplift of the welfare of backward classes, handicapped persons, destitute women, tapping of irrigation and power potential and extension of the social services like public distribution system, provision of piped water supply, one job for one family, introduction of ‘Sulabh Shauchalaya’, liberation of scavangers from their traditional occupation of mannual removal of night soil and universal education before the year 2000. The State witnessed ‘Green Revolution’ and an era of plenty and prosperity due to the adoption of modern farming methods, scientific and technical know'-how and initiation of several schemes by the State Government to educate, help and enthuse the farmers to increase agricultural production. From a deficit State in 1966, the State turned into a bread bowl of the country.