Issues for Approach to the 12th Five Year Plan

GDP growth likely to average 8.2 per cent over 11th Plan: short of the 9% target, but remarkable given the global crisis and drought. Basic objective : Faster, More Inclusive, and Sustainable Growth • Is 10 per cent growth feasible? Realistically, even 9 per cent will need strong policy action. Could aim at 9.0 to 9.5 percent • Energy, Water and Environment present major sectoral challenges. Can we address them without sacrificing growth? • Can we find resources to create a world class infrastructure? [Presentation by Palnning Commission]. URL:[http://planningcommission.nic.in/plans/planrel/12appdrft/pc_present.pdf].