GEOGRAPHY OPTIONAL – PAPER I
PAGE 25 : REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
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1. Meaning of Region & Regional Planning
A region is a homogeneous area identified on the basis of physical, economic, social or cultural characteristics.
Regional planning is a systematic effort to reduce regional disparities by promoting balanced development of different regions.
Exam Value: Analytical + GS-III linkage
2. Objectives of Regional Planning
- Balanced regional development
- Optimal utilisation of resources
- Reduction of inter-regional disparities
- Promotion of social justice
3. Factors Leading to Regional Imbalances
(a) Physical Factors
- Relief & terrain constraints
- Climate extremes
- Resource distribution
(b) Economic Factors
- Uneven industrialisation
- Infrastructure gaps
- Capital concentration
(c) Historical & Political Factors
- Colonial legacy
- Policy bias
- Administrative neglect
4. Regional Development Theories
(a) Growth Pole Theory (Perroux)
- Development occurs around growth centres
- Spillover effects to surrounding regions
(b) Core–Periphery Model
- Core regions dominate
- Periphery remains underdeveloped
Diagram Tip: Core–periphery sketch
5. Regional Planning in India
- Five-Year Plans
- Planning Commission → NITI Aayog
- Special Area Development Programmes
Examples:
- Tribal Sub-Plan
- Hill Area Development Programme
- Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF)
6. Regional Disparities in India
- Inter-state disparities (BIMARU vs Southern states)
- Intra-state disparities (Western vs Eastern UP)
- Rural–urban divide
Map Mandatory: India regional imbalance map
7. Role of Infrastructure in Regional Development
- Transport connectivity
- Power & irrigation
- Digital infrastructure
GS Link: Inclusive growth, infrastructure development
8. Contemporary Regional Planning Initiatives
- Aspirational Districts Programme
- Industrial Corridors
- Smart Cities Mission
9. Challenges in Regional Planning
- Lack of coordination
- Resource constraints
- Governance issues
- Environmental concerns
10. Way Forward
- Decentralised planning
- Area-specific strategies
- People’s participation
- Sustainable development approach
11. Answer Writing Strategy
- Define region & planning clearly
- Use one theory + Indian example
- Add map/diagram
- Conclude with way forward
Golden Rule: Theory + India example + map = top marks
PYQ Orientation
- Regional imbalances in India
- Growth pole theory application
- Role of planning in balanced development
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