first-five-year-plan-1951-56
- Launched on April 1, 1951
- Based on the Harrod-Domar Model.
- ==Agriculture== was the main priority
- National income was 3.6% (it was targeted at 2.1%)
- The per capita income growth rate was 1.8%
- Dams like Bhakra, Hirakud, Mettur Dam and Damodar Valley are initiated during this time.