Union Territory of Pondicherry Annual Plan 1999-2000 (Scheme-Wise Details)

Abstract

Emphasis in the Ninth Plan is towards creation of more employment opportunities by increasing productivity and development of infrastructure facilities for better economic growth. Agriculture and Rural Development is given highest priority. Outlay for basic minimum services is stepped up substantially to improve the living conditions of people both in urban and rural areas. Anti-poverty programmes is implemented to cover more beneficiaries to bring down substantially the percentage of people below the poverty line. Private initiatives will be encouraged in sectors like Power, Transport, Port and Technical Higher Education. The plans for the development of Pondicherry have emphasised investment in the social, services, human resource development and infrastructural development. Meeting the essential requirements of living, raising income levels and improving the quality of life of people are at the centre of development efforts.