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What is Planning Commission? What have been its findings? |
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Answer» Planning Commission is a body set up by the Central Government that conducts economic survey and chalks out programmes and policies to tackle economy-related issues. The following have been the findings of the Planning Commission. (a) 20 lakh jobs need to be created in the education sector alone. (b) There is a dire need to improve health standards by appointing doctors, nurses and health workers, especially in the rural areas. (c) Development of income generating potentials like tourism, regional craft, etc. in the rural areas through proper planning. It has been said that if tourism as a sector is improved, every year we can give additional employment to more than 35 lakh people. (d) Development of IT sector, which could generate employment to lakhs of people in the urban areas. |
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