The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh says the Government is open to discussion on the Lok Pal issue and called for a broad national consensus.Dr. Singh said the government is for a strong Lok Pal Bill and expressed the hope that with the cooperation of all thinking segments of public opinion it can be ensured that the end product is a strong and effective Lokpal which all sections of the community want. The Prime Minister was replying to questions from the media at the conclusion of the full meeting of the Planning Commission to approve the Approach Paper of the 12th Five Year Plan. Dr. Singh said the government has presented a Lokpal Bill which was the demand of all political parties. On the passage of the Lok Pal bill in Parliament Dr. Singh hoped that the people would appreciate that the legislative process takes time. Certain stages have to be crossed. He said, therefore it may not be possible to pass the bill by the end of this month. But, he said, he would not like to say or oppose anything else that has been said by somebody else. The Congress Party has already indicated that it is not averse to talks with Team Anna Hazare if it formally approaches the government over the Lokpal issue. Meanwhile, social activist Anna Hazare continues his fast at Ram Lila ground to press for his demand for a strong Lokpal. He is also demanding reforms in the electoral process. On the growth target for the 12th Five Year Plan, the Prime Minister said, it can be revised to 9.2 per cent if the domestic and global economic situation improves. Dr Singh told the Planning Commission Panel that 9 percent growth is feasible in the next plan, if the government takes tough decisions. Dr. Singh said, government is keen to fast track second generation reforms and the insurance sector reforms and implementation of the Goods and Services Tax are priority sectors. He emphasized the need for stepping up growth rate in the agriculture sector to 4 percent during the 12th Plan period. Briefing reporters about the deliberations in the meeting, the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia said the plan panel is in favour of consolidation of centrally sponspored schemes. He said water conservation and energy efficiency remained the focus of discussions. Minister of State for Planning Ashwani Kumar called for sustained research to enhance agricultural productivity.