Part I of this work explains the processes and procedures of economic planning in India, focusing on institutional framework, mechanism of transferring resources from the Centre to the States for plan purposes, objectives of planning and an assessment of achievements. Parts II to XIII of the book contain edited extracts from Final Plan Documents from First Five Year Plan (1951-52 to 1955-56) to Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-08 to 2011-12). These have been categorised into following 12 theme headings: Agriculture, Land Reforms, Co-operatives and Allied Sectors, Industry, Infrastructure, Public Sector and Small Industries; Development and Management of Extractive Industries (Mineral Resources); Electricity, Coal, Petroleum and other Energy Sources; Urban Development and Housing; Transport and Communications, Employment/Labour Welfare; Health and Family Welfare; Education and Training; Science and Technology; Social Welfare; and, Development of North Eastern States.