: Development must remain environmentally sustainable to preserve the region's ecological balance. Why Regional Planning Matters

Chandna argues that true regional development cannot be measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) alone. Instead, planners must focus on sustainable, multi-dimensional indicators.

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Understanding functional regions, formal regions, and problem regions. 2. Regional Planning in India

It breaks down complex, multi-layered, and interdisciplinary concepts into easy-to-understand chapters.