Mahesh Chand / V.K. Puri
Despite the existence of a few books on specialized aspects of regional planning in India, a comprehensive academic text has been notably absent. The field has lacked a systematic treatment from a pedagogical perspective, one that encompasses the entire scope of regional planning, highlights the valuable contributions of Indian scholars, and directly focuses on the unique challenges faced within the country.This book is a dedicated attempt to fill that critical gap. Its twelve chapters are meticulously designed to provide a thorough foundation. They not only explore the fundamental concepts, methods, and techniques essential to regional planning but also delve into specific, pressing issues concerning regional development in the Indian context. Key areas of focus include the persistent problem of regional imbalances, strategies for effective rural development, the formulation of policies for backward areas, and the particular needs of tribal area development. This focused approach provides the necessary orientation, clearly illustrating the diverse and crucial directions in which regional planning proves its relevance for a nation as complex and dynamic as India. It serves as an essential guide for understanding the subject’s application to real-world problems.
