The XII Plan period is from 2012 to 2017. The Planning Commission develops an Approach Paper at the beginning of each five-year planning exercise. The overview in ‘An Approach Paper to the 12th Five Year Plan‘ states that , In preparing the Approach Paper, the Planning Commission has consulted much more widely than ever before recognising the fact that citizens are now much better informed and also keen to engage. Over 950 civil society organisations across the country have provided inputs;
business associations, including those representing small enterprises have been consulted; modern electronic and social media are being used to enable citizens to give suggestions. All State Governments, as well as local representative institutions and unions, have been consulted through five regional consultations.
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