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What was the main objective of the Second Five Year Plan?

The second five-year plan is also known as the Mahanolobis plan. The objectives of the plan were:

a. Increase in national income to increase the standard of living.


b. Rapid industrialization.


c. Expand employment opportunities.


d. Distribution of wealth.


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