Approach to Manpower Planning April 1958 Manpower Studies-8

Abstract

The 1958 Conference on Manpower Planning, organized by the Planning Commission of India, addressed the critical relationship between economic development and the availability of trained scientific and technical manpower. Discussions highlighted severe shortages of engineers and skilled personnel, emphasizing the need for long-term projections aligned with national production targets under the Five-Year Plans. The conference underscored the importance of expanding educational capacity, improving manpower quality, and coordinating efforts across government and educational institutions to ensure sustainable industrial and economic growth.