Regional Imbalance
Reasons for Regional Imbalance (Macro Indicators)
- Natural Resources: The many areas of India are blessed with various natural and human resources. While some states, like Punjab and Haryana, have stronger irrigation systems, others, including West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, are endowed with better mineral resources.
- Manmade/Historical Reasons: In terms of investments and infrastructure amenities, some regions are neglected while others are given preference. Regional injustices have also been influenced by historical elements that date back to the Mughal era and rose to prominence during the British era.
- Government Polices: Planning procedures that are flawed were left over from ....