- High, sustainable and broader economic growth.
- Social sectors and rural infrastructure development.
- Targeted programs
- Good governance
Area with Special Thrust
a) Agriculture development, sustainable management of natural resources and biodiversity
b) Rural infrastructure development and rural energy.
c) Population management, social service and basic social securities.
d) Under the role of private sector, development of tourism, water resources, information technology, industrial and commercial sector.
e) Human resource development and women empowerment.
f) The targeted programs for upliftment, employment and basic security of Dalits, indigenous people and disabled class.
g) Strengthening of local bodies. Non-government and community based organization (NGOs, CBOs)
h) Thrust of Area wise development and remote areas
i) Use of better high-tech technology in rural area
j) Reform and assurance of good government
k) Protection and conservation of environment
l) Development of national and regional infrastructures
Budget
- The Tenth Plan had estimated 277.9 billion for the regular expenditure and Rs. 178.4 billion for the development expenditure. The total expenditure was, thus Rs. 456.3 billion at the constant price of FY 2001/02 for the normal economic growth rate.