Unit-1:

Region-Concept, types and hierarchy of regions - planning- concept and types. Planning region- concept and characteristics of a planning region, Delineation of planning region, Indicators for measuring development, Development- meaning, growth versus development, Measurement of regional development. (15)

Unit-2:

Theories and models for regional development: spread and backwash concept. Core and periphery concept, Central place theory, Growth pole, Growth foci approach (15).

 

Unit-3:

Policies and experiences of regional planning in India, Institutional framework from national planning level to regional development plans, Damodar valley corporation (India), Tennessee valley authority (USA). (15)

 

Unit-4:

Regional planning in India- rural and urban planning.Regional disparities in India, Planning for tribal area, Hilly area, Command area, and Drought-prone area development.(15)