Question

Short answer type questions:

What is resource planning? Why is it called a complex process?

Answer 1

Resource Planning is a strategy for judicious use of resources. It is a complex process which involves :

(i) identification and inventory of resources across the regions of the country. This involves surveying, mapping and qualitative and quantitative estimation and measurement of the resources.

(ii) Evolving a planning structure endowed with appropriate technology, skill and institutional set up for implementing resource development plans.

(iii) Matching the resource development plans with overall national development plans.