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)
- Teacher: Prashant Patil Geo