MP Board · Class 10 · Social Science · Geography: Resources and DevelopmentWhat is resource planning? Why is resource planning necessary in a country like India? Explain three reasons.

Resource planning is a complex process that involves identifying and inventorying resources across the regions of a country, developing a planning structure endowed with appropriate technology, skills, and institutional setup, and matching resource development plans with overall national development plans. \nResource planning is crucial in India for the following reasons:

1. Enormous Resource Diversity: India has vast diversity in the availability of resources. Some regions are rich in certain resources but acute in others. For example, Jharkhand and Odisha are rich in minerals and coal, while Arunachal Pradesh has abundant water resources but lacks infrastructure.
2. Preventing Over-exploitation: Balanced resource planning at national, state, and regional levels prevents the over-exploitation of non-renewable resources.
3. Sustainable Development: It ensures equitable distribution and conservation of resources for present and future generations, minimizing regional disparities.