<P> The Ninth Five - Year Plan looks through the past weaknesses in order to frame the new measures for the overall socio - economic development of the country . However, for a well - planned economy of any country, there should be a combined participation of the governmental agencies along with the general population of that nation . A combined effort of public, private, and all levels of government is essential for ensuring the growth of India's economy . </P> <P> The target growth was 7.1% and the actual growth was 6.8% . </P> <P> The main objectives of the Tenth Five - Year Plan: </P> <Ul> <Li> Attain 8% GDP growth per year . </Li> <Li> Reduction of poverty rate by 5% by 2007 . </Li> <Li> Providing gainful and high - quality employment at least to the addition to the labour force . </Li> <Li> Reduction in gender gaps in literacy and wage rates by at least 50% by 2007 . </Li> <Li> 20 - point program was introduced . </Li> <Li> Target growth: 8.1%--growth achieved: 7.7% . </Li> <Li> The Tenth Plan was expected to follow a regional approach rather than sectoral approach to bring down regional inequalities . </Li> <Li> Expenditure of ₹ 43,825 crore (US $6.4 billion) for tenth five years . </Li> </Ul>

Industrial development in india during five year plan