Industrial Policy Resolution
Nehru's government adopts the Industrial Policy Resolution, expanding the planned role of the public sector.
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1956 in India
Explore 7 historical events and records for India in 1956.
Historical records for India in 1956
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April
August
Indian Delegation Defends Egyptian Sovereignty
V K Krishna Menon helped articulate India's objections to imposing an international canal authority without agreement from Egypt.
India Backs Minority Canal Settlement Proposal
V K Krishna Menon participated in efforts to advance an alternative to the Western majority's plan for canal governance.
December
Death of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
Death of B R Ambedkar
Other events (month unknown)
Apsara Reactor
Homi Bhabha leads India's atomic energy programme when Apsara, Asia's first research reactor, reaches criticality.
Non-Alignment Policy
Nehru continues developing India's policy of non-alignment amid Cold War rivalry.
States Reorganisation
Nehru's government implements the States Reorganisation Act, substantially redrawing state boundaries along linguistic lines.
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