necessary also to elaborate the plans of various duration (long­ term plans covering 10 and 20-year periods, medium-term plans covering five-year periods and short-term plans covering one-year period) taking Into account the necessity of timely ldentlflctlon 18-4 269 of perspective directions of S&T development end creation of scientific stock In the duration of the life-span cycle. 3) Given the feet that plan obJectives are mainly oriented towards the creation and manufacturing of new product and creation of new technologies whereas the tasks of accelerated of S&T progress are connected with the solution of large national economy programmes, It becomes necessary to elaborate also S&T programmes (All-Union, republics. branch and regional) sl•ultaneously. 4) The tasks of acceleration of S&T progress and the ensuing Intensification of social production must be solved taking Into account the pecul rarities. of territorial siting of the production forces and developmen~ of various regions of the country. This requires the elaboration and coordination of not only branch but also territorial aspects. of S&T development plans as well as the Introduction of measures for S&T progress. This Includes the plans of the repual lcs and economic regions of the country. These state plan plans. features are reflected both In the structure of the sections and In the structure of S&T development STRUCTURE OF S&T DEVELOPMENT PLANS Single S&T Pol Icy : Planning of S&T development represents the most Important link of the state system of management of S&T progress and the whole system of state plans since these plans determine principal directions of realization of single S&T pol Icy. Such a pol ley Is oriented towards the shortening of time necessary for creation and Introduction of new technology, raising Its technical level and reinforcement of mutual ties of sciences and production as well as of the material base of science. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the planning and development of science and technology (S&T) in a country, with an emphasis on setting goals, creating programs, and coordinating efforts across different regions and branches. The language used is technical and formal, suggesting a high-level policy document or a report from a government agency or institution. The text does not mention specific industries, natural resources, or environmental concerns, but rather focuses on the overall framework and structure for S&T development.

**Category**
Science and technology