• සිරිමාවෝ බණ්ඩාරනායක

  • சிறிமாவோ பண்டாரநாயக்க

  • SIRIMAVO BANDARANAIKE

" The World's First Female Prime Minister "

November 1971 – Five Year Plan

Mrs Bandaranaike and her Government introduced a Five Year Plan at the end of 1971 which was to pursue the twin goals of economic independence and economic growth. Lauded by several countries for its direction and strategy, the Five Year Plan was intended to boost domestic industry, sustain entrepreneurship and bolster economic growth through internal means.