Question Q.8GS1GS1

The Aspirational Blocks Programme, built upon the success of the Aspirational Districts Programme, can help in achieving the twin objectives of enabling balanced growth and checking stressed migration. Comment. (10 marks, 150 words)

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Introduction

[Decentralisation] of Regional led development From district-level to block-level can lead to micro off-curve outcomes.

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Main Body

Aspirational Block Program — ACHIEVEMENTS in:

1Balanced growth

i) Regional specific planning —=> Bottom to top planning in Sync with ground reality

2Allocation of Fund —Centrally Sequenced Fund for education (TFI Fund) mayspot be useful For state with high educational attainment

(II) local Resource Utilization —Tribal district can rely on marketing Forest produce than to rely on Heavy industries

3Bhilai, Baleua Iron and steel Plants Heavily impact on local tribe where they are beneficial more by Marketing of Bamboo, Honey etc

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Conclusion

[Conclusiom] Uttrakhand district in Tamil Nadu benefited From Aspirational district programme by tailorig labour intensive industri. But inequality exists at Block level LOLCH can be solved by Aspirational block level programme.

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identifies decentralization as key mechanism
understands bottom-up planning
mentions local resource utilization
connects to ground realities
shows awareness of regional specificity

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Topper

Muthuarasi

AIR 225

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Post-independence Consolidation

Regional development and decentralization

Aspirational blocks and inclusive growth

Writing Stats

130

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