9th Five Year Plan in India gave emphasis on 'Growth with Social Justice and Equity'. The 9th Five Year Plan (1997-2002) focused on the relationship between the rapid economic growth and quality of life for the people of the country. Population control, Reduction in Poverty, Ensuring proper availability of food and water for poor, Empowering Socially disadvantaged classes like SCs, STs and OBCs were some of the objectives of 9 th Five Year Plan to bring 'Growth with Social Justice and Equity' in the country.