Geography Optional Paper II – Page 24
Regional Development, Planning & Regional Imbalances in India
1. Meaning of Regional Development
- Balanced growth of economic, social and infrastructural facilities across regions
- Aims to reduce inter-regional and intra-regional disparities
- Core objective of Indian planning since Independence
2. Concept of Regional Planning
- Spatial planning based on regional resources and needs
- Decentralised planning approach
- Integration of economic, social and environmental planning
3. Causes of Regional Imbalances in India
- Physical Factors: Relief, climate, soil, water scarcity
- Historical Factors: Colonial investment bias
- Economic Factors: Industrial concentration
- Political & Administrative Factors: Policy implementation gaps
4. Major Backward Regions of India
- Eastern India (Bihar, Odisha)
- Central India (Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh)
- Tribal dominated regions
- Himalayan and desert regions
5. Indicators of Regional Imbalance
- Per capita income differences
- Industrial and infrastructural disparity
- Literacy and health indicators
- Poverty and unemployment levels
6. Planning Strategies to Reduce Imbalances
- Five Year Plans with regional focus
- Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF)
- Special Area Development Programmes
- Decentralisation and Panchayati Raj
7. Role of Industrial Policy
- Industrial location policy
- Growth centres and industrial corridors
- SEZs and MSME promotion
8. Case Studies
- Green Revolution – regional concentration
- Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor
- Special category states support
9. Previous Year Question (Model)
“Discuss the causes of regional imbalances in India and evaluate the effectiveness of planning strategies to reduce them.”
10. Answer Writing Tips
- Use regional maps and flow diagrams
- Quote planning commissions and policy examples
- Link regional imbalance with migration and urbanisation
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