The essays in this book, written on different occasions over a
period of four decades reflect the understanding and vision of the
author with regard to the complex issues of regional disparities
and emerging regional tensions, and the revival of the demands for
the creation of smaller states. The author observes that
inter-state and intra-state disparities in development have not
only persisted but have even increased in certain cases especially
where backward regions do not have the necessary political clout in
decision-making regarding public investment and provision of jobs.
This has led to regional tensions and persistent demands for
carving out separate states consisting of such backward areas.
Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are some recent examples.
The need to reduce regional disparities in develop-ment has emerged
as one of the biggest challenges in the post-reform period.
According to Professor Rao, to ensure greater accountability for
the development of backward regions in bigger states, it may be
desirable to constitute Regional Development Boards and, where
necessary, to carve out separate states comprising some of the
backward regions. As early as 1969, he had argued for the economic
viability of a separate Telangana state, "There is every reason to
believe that separation would create conditions for the proper
development of material as well as human resources of the region.
The book is of great relevance today in view of the renewed
interest in the subject.
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