Syllabus

Module I: Introduction to Regional Planning and Programming: Understanding regional development models through detailed investigation classification of regions and delineation techniques, and methods, tools and techniques for regionalization overview of systems simulation - forecasting and modelling

Module II: Regional planning theories and applications: Dynamics of project analysis, financial feasibility, cost allocation and pricing. Input-output analysis, models and applications Gravity potentials and spatial interaction models, Application of gravity models in migration estimation, inter-regional changes in position (RIP) module, Sectoral models, shift and share analysis, Inequality indicators- Gini coefficient and Lorenz curve, Cost benefits analysis, Linear Programming model Threshold analysis, General inter-regional equilibrium model

Module III: Micro aspects of action programming: National Planning Techniques multilevel planning approaches of current plans, applications and case examples

To understand concepts of regional planning, different tools for regional analysis and economic models associated with it

Ability to understand fundamental concepts of planning and its various dimensions
Ability to interpret and analyze data for strategic decision making
Ability to make projections for future planning requirements
Ability to design research and experiments, identify parameters and formulate methodology
Ability to apply and integrate qualitative and quantitative knowledge into planning process
Ability to understand complexity, conflicts, and multi-disciplinary aspects of planning
Ability to understand the contextual reference and impact of any decision on society and community
Ability to identify and resolve the lacunae in existing planning process and management
Ability to formulate appropriate strategies and policies applying cutting edge concepts and technologies related to sustainable planning

Ayeni, B., Concepts and Techniques in Urban Analysis, London: Croom Helm

Ray Chaudhury, J., An Introduction to Development and Regional Planning: with Special reference to India, Orient Blackswan

Basu, K., Analytical Development Economics: The Less Developed Economy Revisited., MIT Press