Patterns of Regional Disparities and Spatial Development in India
Regional disparity refers to the uneven distribution of socio-economic opportunities, infrastructure, and wealth across India's geographical space. This phenomenon is a major constraint on equitable development, necessitating targeted spatial planning and policy intervention to promote balanced growth.
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Dimensions and Geographical Roots |
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Disparity Dimension |
Geographical Pattern/Concentration |
Key Economic Indicator/Data |
Underlying Geographical Cause |
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Economic |
High GSDP/Capita in Western/Southern States (e.g., Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu). |
High share in Manufacturing and Services sectors; lower poverty ratios. |
Proximity to coast/ports, better soil/irrigation, and early industrialisation post-independence. |
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Social/Human Development |
Lower Human Development Index (HDI) scores in Northern/Eastern States (e.g., Bihar, UP, MP). |
Poor performance in education, health (IMR, MMR), and gender equality metrics. |
Historical lack .... |
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