India is a country of uneven resource distribution. It is one of the reasons why it has been tagged as ‘developing’ and not developed (though, some say it is developing very fast).
Resources like food and water are most probably abundantly available in some regions whereas certain other resources like energy and raw materials might be scarce.
A balanced approach at the regional, state and national level becomes most essential for this reason.
Resources can contribute to development only when they are accompanied by appropriate technological development and institutional changes.
India has made concerted efforts towards achieving the goals of resource planning, right from the First Five Year Plan launched after Independence.
To overcome irrational consumption and over-utilisation of resources, resource conservation at various levels is important.
