Growth and Self-reliance: The goal of self-reliance is fulfilled by adopting the strategy of import substitution. Under this strategy whatever was imported earlier (during the British rule) would be produced within the country. If all the goods are produced in the country, in some goods comparative cost of production would be high. Therefore if the objective of self-reliance is pursued, the growth objective is sacrificed.
Growth and Employment: The conflict between growth and employment arises from choice of technology. Capital intensive technology promises more output but generates less employment. Labour intensive technology on the other hand generates more employment but produces less output.