Development planning in India

Planning for Development within a democratic framework has been consi dered as a pioneering experiment in India. The federal character of the of the country as well as the vastness and diversity necessitates planning not only at the Union level but also at the State level. The Indian Constitu tion has endowed the Centre and the States with equal rights and responsi bilities for economic and Social planning.

Planning is a challenge to be met by a variety of agencies operating at different area levels in India. The State plans constitute an important part of the national plan. This book provides an insight into the varied facets of multi-level planning. Though the problems relating to planning machi nery, planning process and implemen tation have always evoked great interest, yet, enough published mate rial is not available on these aspects especially at State level. This book is a significant contribution to this effect and is a pioneering effort to present a descriptive, analytical and empirical account of planning in a hilly region.