Question

Why was it necessary for a developing country like India to follow self-reliance as a planning objective?

Answer 1

Self-reliance as an objective of economic planning is necessary for a developing country in order to reduce its dependence on foreign countries, especially for food. Promoting self-reliance increases employment generation in an economy.

Further, since India was subject to foreign dominion for such a long period, the goal of self-reliance is essential.