The Twenty Point Programme (TPP) was launched by the Government of India in
1975. The programme was first revised in 1982 and again in 1986. Over the years,
the need for restructuring the Programme has been felt in the light of our achievements
and experiences, as well as the introduction of several new policies and programmes
by the Government of India. Although the TPP has been in existence for the last
30 years, it is still relevant today as the desired objectives of eradication of
poverty and improvement in the quality of life of the common man have yet to be
completely attained. TPP-1986 has now been restructured keeping in view the challenges
of the 21st Century with particular reference to the ongoing process of economic
reforms., liberalization and globalization of the Indian Economy. The programmes
and schemes under the TPP-2006 are in harmony with the priorities contained in the
National Common Minimum Programme (NCMP). It renews the nation's commitment
to eradicating poverty, raising productivity, reducing income inequalities and removing
social and economic disparities. The original nomenclature, namely Twenty Point
Programme, which has been in existence for the past three decades, and carries the
stamp of familiarity among the people and administrative agencies, has been retrained.