Question

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The process of development of tribal area of Bharmaur started in 1970s when Gaddis were included among ‘scheduled tribes’. Under the Fifth Five Year Plan, the tribal sub-plan was introduced in 1974 and Bharmaur was designated as one of the five Integrated Tribal Development Projects (ITDP) in Himachal Pradesh. This area development plan was aimed at improving the quality of life of the Gaddis and narrowing the gap in the level of development between Bharmaur and other areas of Himachal Pradesh. This plan laid the highest priority on development of transport and communications, agriculture and allied activities, and social and community services.  The most significant contribution of tribal sub-plan in Bharmaur region is the development of infrastructure in terms of schools, healthcare facilities, potable water, roads, communications and electricity. But the villages located along the river Ravi in Holi and Khani areas are the main beneficiaries of infrastructural development. The remote villages in Tundah and Kugti areas still do not have sufficient infrastructure.

1. Why is it necessary to develop infrastructural facilities for integrated development of a region? Explain.
2. Mention the main objective of 'integrated tribal development project' in Bharmaur region.
3. Explain the outcome of tribal development subplan in this region.

Answer 1

1. It is necessary to develop infrastructure facilities for a region's integrated development because it ensures an improvement in quality of life and closes the interregional gap.
2. The main objective of 'integrated tribal development project' in Bharmaur region is to provide basic infrastructural development in this region.
3. The outcome of tribal development subplan in this region is the upliftment of tribal people and smooth connectivity of backward region with the main developed regions of the state.