proportions of development of social production are ensured by wide-scale Implementation of the achievements of science and technology, active renewal of the products and raise of their technical level, lntroducflon of advanced technology and high­ efficient equipment, Improvement of production and labour organization. Two-thirds of the total Increment of labour productivity wl II ~e ensured In the eleventh five-year period due to the Introduction of measures tor raising the scientific-technical level of production. This, In Its turn, stipulates higher requirements to the system of managing scientific-technical progress, Its ability to select objectively effective economic measures, plan their accomplishment and estimate the results of their Introduction. Planning the development of science and technology Is a maJor link In the state system of managing sclenflflc-technlcal progress In the general system of state plans. Acceleration of the development of science-and technology and all possible application of the achievements of science and technology In the national economy Is the basic factor tor raising the effectiveness of social production, Improving the quality of the products, expanding their assortment for most complete satisfaction of the needs of the national economy In up-to-date means of production as well as the population In consumer goods. The plan for the development of sclenve and technology Is directed toward solving the following maJor targets: CD ~ Presented by V. A. Kozhevnlkov 23-2 345. -development of scientific research primarily In areas determining the future material-technical base of production; -substantial raise of the technical level, effectiveness of production and product quality on the grounds of designing principally new Implements of labour, materials, and technologies. excel ling the best home and foreign achievements bY their specifications; -all-round manu a I I abour economy and productivity production; raise of level of mechanization and reduction of expenses In alI the branches of the national Industry, support of high rates In raising labour 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the development of science and technology as a driving force for economic growth and improvement of production processes. It highlights the importance of implementing scientific achievements, introducing new technologies, and improving production organization to increase labor productivity and quality of products. The text also mentions the role of planning and management in achieving these goals.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology