About the Book
Regional planning is a multi-disciplinary approach that aims at holistic development of specific geographical areas. It operates with the core objective of harmonizing human activities with nature’s inherent plans. This involves optimizing resource utilization, boosting economic opportunities, ensuring societal well-being, and preserving the environment.
Despite some existing literature on regional planning, a significant gap remains in terms of a systematic teaching approach. Recognizing this, this new book has been tailored for college students. The writing style is deliberately simple and direct, intending to demystify regional planning principles. By addressing this gap in instructional material, the book aims to empower students to not only grasp the complexities of regional planning but also apply these principles effectively in practical contexts.
Contents
1 Region
2 Theory and Models
3 Regional Disparity
4 Development
5 Planning and Regional Development
6 Regional Development
7 Planning
8 Panchayati Raj System and Rural Development
9 Key Concepts of Urban and Regional Planning
About the Author / Editor
Jyotirmoy Sen is former Associate Professor of Geography, Siliguri College, Siliguri (WB). He has over five decades of teaching and research experience in geography, both at UG and PG levels. He is the author of more than thirty books, including study materials for distance learning. He has attended a number of national and international seminars and has contributed many papers. He has also completed five minor research projects. In 1988, he was an expert on Pan-Indian Terminology (Human Geography), Government of India.
