Summary: The Handbook of Plan Schemes 1969-70 to 1971-72 Vol. No. I Burdwan Division, excluding C.M.D. Area, is a comprehensive document brought out by the Evaluation Section of the Development & Planning Department of the Government of West Bengal. Acknowledging the efforts of Dr. A. C. Das and his team, the handbook covers various departments like Agriculture, Community Development, Animal Husbandry, Commerce, Education, and more, detailing expenditures and development initiatives in areas like housing, small-scale industries, and local self-government. With an explicit index of departments and detailed financial breakdowns for the specified years, the handbook provides a valuable resource for understanding the state’s development and planning efforts during the mentioned period, emphasizing the state government's commitment to transparency and efficient execution of plan schemes.