21 Point Economic Policy Programme and Orissa

Abstract

The 21 - Point Economic Policy Programme announced by the Prime Minister in her broadcast on 1st July, 1975, was fully considered by the Orissa Cabinet on 5th July, 1975. While warmly welcoming the programme, the Cabinet noted that action on several items of this new economic programme had already been initiated and the programme was under implementation. There were items where either action taken so far was not adequate or needed a new initiative. It was decided that while in respect of the former the implementation should be more vigorous, the steps to remove inadequacies and launch new programmes, as per decisions taken, should be immediate and effective. The following note seeks to briefly touch seriatim on both the aspects of each of the items on the new economic policy programme of the country.