“Forging the Future: The Transformative Impact of India’s Third Five-Year Plan”
India's Third Five-Year Plan, spanning from 1961 to 1966, marked a significant phase in the country’s economic development. This plan was pivotal not only for its immediate objectives but also for laying the groundwork for long-term growth and development in modern India. The Third Plan aimed to achieve self-sufficiency in food grains, enhance industrial production, and improve infrastructure, all while addressing the socio-economic disparities that existed post-independence.