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Friday, 9 September 2011

ECONOMIC SURVEY OF INDIA 2010-2011


  • The Economic Survey to review the economic performance in the current financial year and forecast the economy prospects for the coming year.
  • Indian economy to grow by 9 per cent in next fiscal year.
  • Gross fiscal deficit decreases to 4.8% of GDP.
  • Inflation estimated to be higher by 1.5%.
  • India on way to become fastest growing economy in the world.
  • Calls for new 'Green Revolution' for agricultural sector with higher investment and introduction of latest technologies.
  • Government working on regulations to emphasize on capital market.
  • Increase influx of foreign capital by building close association with G-20 countries.
  • National Forest Land Bank to improvise the infrastructure projects.
  • Estimated economic growth at 8.75-9.25 per cent for fiscal year 2012.
  • Estimated agriculture sector growth at 5.4 per cent during this fiscal year.
  • Growth of Industrial output by 8.6% where, manufacturing sector registers 9.1%.
  • The export stats; 29.5% in 2010 April-December and Import; 19%.
  • Trade gap minimizes to $82.01 billion.
  • Raised both saving and investment rate to 33.7% & 36.5% of GDP.
  • Estimated food grains production at 232.10 million tonnes.
  • Fores reserves to reach $297.30 billion.
  • Importance given to telecommunication sector.
  • Policies supporting accounting, legal, tourism, education, financial and other services.
  • Taxation of goods and services to be revised.
  • Introduction of Financial Schemes to monitor unemployment.
  • Reformation necessary in the current education system by inviting more private participation.