Examine the diversity in the availability of resources in India. Give examples. Or Why is a balanced resource planning essential in India? ( Why is it necessary for a balanced resource planning at the national ,state regional and local levels?)
a) There are regions in India which are rich in certain type of resources but are deficient in some other resources. There are some regions in India which can be considered self sufficient in terms of availability of resources and there are some other regions which have acute shortage of some vital resources. b) The states of Jharkhand, Chhatisgarh and Madhya Pradesh are rich in minerals and coal deposits. c) Arunachal Pradesh has abundance of water resources but lacks in infrastructural developments. d) Rajasthan has a lot of solar and wind energy potential but lacks in water resources. e) The cold area of Ladakh has very rich cultural heritage but is deficient in water, infrastructure and minerals.