Geography Optional Paper II – Page 15
Regional Planning & Development Imbalances
1. Meaning of Regional Planning
Regional planning refers to systematic efforts by the state to achieve balanced economic and social development across different regions of a country.
2. Objectives of Regional Planning
- Reduction of regional disparities
- Balanced economic growth
- Efficient utilization of regional resources
- Social justice and equity
3. Nature of Regional Imbalances in India
- Inter-state disparities
- Intra-state disparities
- Urban–rural divide
- Coastal–interior divide
4. Causes of Regional Imbalances
- Historical factors (colonial legacy)
- Uneven resource distribution
- Infrastructure gaps
- Policy bias towards developed regions
- Administrative inefficiency
5. Major Backward Regions of India
- Eastern India
- Central tribal belt
- North-Eastern states
- Drought-prone regions
6. Regional Planning Models in India
- Five-Year Plans
- Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF)
- Aspirational Districts Programme
- Special Area Development Programmes
7. Role of Infrastructure in Regional Development
- Transport and connectivity
- Power and irrigation
- Digital infrastructure
8. Regional Planning & Sustainable Development
- Environmental conservation
- Balanced industrial location
- Inclusive growth strategies
9. Previous Year Question (Model)
“Discuss the causes of regional imbalances in India and evaluate the measures taken to reduce them.”
10. Answer Writing Tips
- Use regional maps and examples
- Link planning with governance
- Include recent government initiatives
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