The Third Five-Year Plan targeted an annual growth rate of 5.5%.

Industry received the highest allocation of funds (22.6%) in the Third Five-Year Plan.

The Third Five-Year Plan focused on the development of key industries such as steel, cement, and fertilizers.

The first nuclear power plant in India, Tarapur Atomic Power Station, was established in Maharashtra during the Third Five-Year Plan.

The Third Five-Year Plan aimed to increase food grain production to 100 million tonnes by the end of the plan period.

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, a major irrigation and hydroelectric project, was completed during the Third Five-Year Plan.

The Third Five-Year Plan aimed to reduce the unemployment rate to 10%.

Bokaro Steel Plant, a major public sector steel plant, was established during the Third Five-Year Plan.

The Third Five-Year Plan focused on the development of key infrastructure sectors such as railways, roads, and ports.

Barauni Refinery, a major oil refinery, was established during the Third Five-Year Plan.

The Third Five-Year Plan aimed to increase the installed power capacity to 15,000 MW by the end of the plan period.

Trombay Fertilizer Plant, a major fertilizer plant, was established during the Third Five-Year Plan.

The Third Five-Year Plan focused on the development of key social sectors such as education, healthcare, and housing.

Central Bank of India, a major public sector bank, was nationalized during the Third Five-Year Plan.

The Third Five-Year Plan aimed to increase the per capita income by 20%.