Summary: The perspective study on agricultural planning for 700 million people by P.C. Bansil presents a personal view on the challenges and potential of agricultural development in India. The study emphasizes the importance of population projections, land utilization, agricultural potential, manures and fertilizers, and supply projections. It discusses the need for improved seeds, flood control measures, and extension services to enhance agricultural productivity. The study also highlights the importance of administrative efficiency and the role of the agricultural workforce in driving progress. It emphasizes the need for streamlined administrative machinery, efficient distribution systems, and motivation for farmers to increase outputs. The study calls for a comprehensive and continuing price policy, addressing wastage rates, marketable surplus, and the impact of increased incomes on agricultural production. Overall, the study outlines the challenges and opportunities in achieving food security and agricultural development in the context of a developing economy like India.