technical development plan Include (a) the envisaged output, (b) estimated cost. (c) the time schedule for launching production. The enterprises where the new Items are produced, and the economics of their production, are also given. Introduction of new. advanced techniques, the automation and mechanisation of production processes. The purpose here Is to promote broad use In the national g economy of the latest domestic and foreign scientific and ~ technical Innovations. ~ 186 0 UJ r.o "' The criteria by which techniques and plant are picked for Inclusion In this section of the plan are threefold1 technical• economic and social. The technical criterion requires the technique or plan In question to be better or at least as good as those employed In other countries. Besides, the Introduction of the said teehhlque or plant Is to secure a substantial rise In the technlcel standard of production. The economtc criterion requires the technique or plent In question to heighten the productivity of labour, Improve the qual lty of output, save material and other resources, lower the cost of produc~lon, and, as a result, yield a higher efficiency. The social criterion requires the technique or plant In question to Improve working conditions and eliminate manual and monotonous operations. It must not present a hazard to work•rs• health or pollute the environment. The following criteria are used In drawing up this section of the plan~ · reports and other documents concerning the obtained or expected results of research conducted In the country, and results of Inventions or Innovations In the various branches of the national economy; -Information relating to the production and use of new techniques or plant In the Soviet Union and other social 1st countries. the capital 1st states, and developing countries; concrete proposals of ministries and administrations In 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on promoting the use of advanced scientific and technical innovations in the national economy, with a emphasis on improving production processes, productivity, and working conditions. It seems to be discussing the introduction of new techniques and plants in various industries, and the criteria used to evaluate their suitability.

**Category**
Industry, Science and technology