Summary: The approach to the 5th Five Year Plan for West Bengal is formulated to address the state's pressing issues such as massive poverty, high unemployment, low agricultural productivity, inadequate power production, and industrial recession. Emphasis is placed on increasing agricultural production, industrial regeneration, resolving unemployment, and improving developmental strategies. The plan highlights the need for substantial investments to meet these objectives, outlining a comprehensive financial outlay for both state and central sectors. Strategies include investments in infrastructure, agriculture, health, family planning, and industry diversification. The plan aims to achieve maximum growth while ensuring equitable distribution of benefits, with a focus on eliminating disguised unemployment, optimizing capacity utilization, and fostering sustainable development. Additionally, plans for road network expansion, transportation management, and healthcare improvement are detailed to support the overall economic growth and social development in the region. Efforts to revitalize industries, improve healthcare facilities, and promote family planning initiatives are essential components of the state's development strategy in the Sth Five Year Plan.