Spatial Scenario of Development in India- (A comparative zonal level analysis)

Abstract

Development refers to qualitative changes in a society. Since independence, India is moving
towards the highest peaks of development day by day. But is it the picture of all over country or else
one? In this concern the present study is a comparative analysis of contemporary situation of
development attended by different zones of the country. The study is based on secondary data taken
from planning commission of India (E-statistical handbook, 2013).
The zone wise level of development is determined with the help of 21 indicators. On the base of
composite Z score, the level of development of six planning zones is calculated. The study reveals that
performance of the northern zones is lower, economically and socially than South zones. The Southern
zones have undertaken wide-ranging reforms whereas northern zones have initiated reforms in a limited
way. Zones of both the regions have a long way to go in restoring fiscal balance and revitalising their
agriculture and industry, While the states of northern zones must concentrate on education, agro
industrial development, population sensitizations and administrable leagues.
Keywords:- Development in India, comparative analysis, economic growth and reforms.