The Planning commission today finalized the annual plan of 57800 crore rupees of Uttar Pradesh for the current financial year. This was approved in a meeting between Deputy Chairman of the Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia and UP Chief Minister, Akhilesh Yadav in New Delhi. Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Ahluwalia complemented the state government for restoring economic activity and focusing on the development of social and physical infrastructure. He said the state needs to further encourage private participation by creating an atmosphere conducive for investment. He said education and health should be given priority while working out the development strategy. He said the commission is keen to provide flexibility to the states in the implementation of the centrally sponsored schemes. Mr. Yadav said the state has set a goal of 10 per cent growth rate in the terminal Year of 12th Five year Plan alongwith creation of additional employment generation opportunities to 8.3 million people. He said new industrial and agriculture policy is being worked out and would be announced shortly.