Indicative planning started from: 

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  1. Eighth plan 
  2. Seventh plan 
  3. Sixth plan
  4. Fifth plan

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Option 1 : Eighth plan 
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Indicative planning refers to a flexible and advisory form of economic planning where the government sets broad targets and guidelines while allowing market forces to operate. 

Key Points

  •  Indicative planning in India started with the Eighth Five-Year Plan (1992–1997). This was a significant shift in planning methodology as it marked India's transition towards economic liberalization and market-oriented reforms.
  • The Eighth Plan focused on promoting private sector participation, reducing government control, and setting broad development targets instead of rigid directives.
  • The economic reforms of 1991, which introduced liberalization, privatization, and globalization (LPG), played a crucial role in this shift.

Thus, it is concluded that Indicative planning started from Eighth plan.

Hint

  • Seventh Plan (1985–1990) emphasized productivity and modernization but still followed directive planning.
  • Sixth Plan (1980–1985) focused on poverty reduction and self-reliance, not indicative planning.
  • Fifth Plan (1974–1978) introduced growth-focused strategies but remained under centralized planning.
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