The objectives behind adopting the technique of planning in India are as follows:
1. To achieve the objectives of economic development.
2. To solve the problem of poverty.
3. To reduce the inequality of income and establish social justice.
4. Optimize the use of human resources and extend employment opportunities.
5. To achieve self reliance in all the sectors specially in mining and capital goods.
6. Modernization of traditional Indian economy.
7. To enhance educational and health services and attain social welfare.
8. Achieve economic stability, because without it economic development can’t be achieved. ,
9. Rural development, enhancement of social and community services. Increase in power generation etc.
10.Removal of regional disparities.