Resource Planning


 
 
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Resource Planning

Development of Resources:-

Resources are vital for human survival as well as for maintaining the quality of life. It was believed that resources are free gifts of nature, but over utilisation of resources has led to many problems like:

  • Resource depletion for satisfying the greed of few individuals.
  • Unequal resource distribution which created accumulation of resources in few hands. Due to which society is divided into rich and poor.
  • Global ecological crisis e.g. global warming, ozone layer depletion, environmental pollution and land degradation because of indiscriminate use of resources.
  • A fair distribution of resources has become absolutely essential for a sustained quality of life and global peace. This can be achieved through proper planning.

    Sustainable Development:  Sustainable development means development should take place without damaging the environment and development in the present should not compromise with the needs of the future generation. Resource planning is essential for sustainable existence of all life forms. Sustainable existence is a component of sustainable development.

    Resource Planning in India

    Resource planning involves identification and quantification available resources and planning of resource development would be consistent with overall national development plans. In a country like India, which has enormous diversity in available resources, there are some regions which are considered self-sufficient in terms of resources and there are others which have acute shortage of some vital resources. It is stated in the points below as resources are unevenly distributed.

  • States like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh are rich in coal and minerals, but lack technological and institutional support also suffer from land degradation they are economically backward.
  • Arunachal Pradesh has abundant water resources, but lacks in infrastructure development.
  • Rajasthan is well endowed with wind and solar energy, but lacks water resources.
  • Some states like Punjab, Haryana have a poor resource base, but they are economically developed.
  • The cold desert of Ladakh lacks natural resources although it has rich cultural heritage.
  • So, the various limitations and differences in resource distribution demands balanced resource planning from national to local level ensuring equitable and healthy development.

    The Process of Resource Planning:  The process of resource planning involves following:

    1.  Identification and inventory of resources across the region country. This involves surveying, mapping, qualitative and quantitative estimation and measurement of the resource.

    2.  Planning for resource development using appropriate technology and institutional set up.

    3.  Matching the resource development plans with overall development plans.

    India followed the policy of resource planning from the very first Five Year Plan rightly after the Independence. The availability of resources alone cannot begin the process of development, necessary technology and institutional set up are also required.

    Sample Questions
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    Question : 1

    Balancing the need to use resources and also conserve them for the future is called ____________________.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    In India some states like ________________________ have a poor resource base, but they are economically developed.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    India has made concerted efforts for achieving the goals of resource planning right from

    Right Option : A
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