<P> The Eighth Plan (1992 - 1997) is the first plan of the democratic government formed through popular elections following the restoration of democracy brought about by the historic people's movement of 1990 . In this context, the perspectives of this plan are based on two principal contradictory factors . These factors consist of, on the one hand, the positive aspects of the new aspirations and enthusiasm among the general public and, on the other, the negative aspects of the legacy of economic depravity left behind by the panchayat regime . </P> <P> Ninenth Year Plan (1997 - 2002) The main objectives of Ninenth plan was poverty alleviation . The target of the ninenth plan was to increase industrial production by 6% per annum the investment both domestic and foreign was estimated to be Rs. 35 billion . The plan also estimated creation of additional 0.35 million job . Industrial contribution to the GDP was expected to reach 14% by the end of the plan period . Many of these targets could not be achieved during the plan period . </P> <P> Tenth Year Plan (2002 - 2007) Tenth plan also has given priority to poverty alleviation . To achieve the objective the plan has targeted to improve the economic, human and social indicators . The plan also aims to strengthen the capability of the private sector and encourage it to participate in social development activities . </P>

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