What is Regional Imbalance?
Regional Imbalance refers to the uneven distribution of economic resources, infrastructure, and development opportunities across different regions within a country or state. It leads to disparities in income, employment, and quality of life.
Historical Background
India has historically faced regional imbalances due to various factors such as geographical conditions, historical patterns of investment, and socio-political dynamics. Addressing regional disparities has been a key objective of successive Five-Year Plans.