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Write short notes on: Measures to reduce regional imbalance. - Geography

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Write short notes on:

Measures to reduce regional imbalance.

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The following measures, along with numerous policies, are considered by the government to reduce the regional imbalance.

  1. The underdeveloped regions are identified, and the economic, physical and social reasons for the non-development are studied.
  2. Regions which require monetary support in a particular sector or field are funded through sector-wise investments to improve the conditions.
  3. Subsidies are given to certain sectors. Investment is made to improve roads, schools, agriculture, irrigation, industries, housing, medical and health facilities, etc.
  4. Special attention is given to areas facing problems such as frequent droughts, deserts or hilly and tribal-dominated areas.
  5. The very important strategy to reduce regional imbalances is the decentralisation of industries.
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Strategies to Reduce Regional Imbalance
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Chapter 7: Region and Regional Development - Exercise [Page 74]

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Balbharati Geography (Social Science) [English] 12 Standard HSC
Chapter 7 Region and Regional Development
Exercise | Q 3.2 | Page 74
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