TOPIC : RESOURCE AND DEVOLOPMENT
SUB TOPICS:
1) WHAT IS A RESOURCE?
2) WHAT IS RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT?
3) RIO DE JANEIRO SUMMIT AND AGENDA 21
4) SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
5) RESOURCE PLANNING AND ITS STAGES
6) CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES
7) WHAT ARE LAND RESOURCES?
8) WHAT IS THE LAND UTILIZATION, AND ITS PATTERN IN INDIA?
9) LAND DEGRADATION AND CONSERVATION
10)WHAT ARE SOIL RESOURCES?
11)SOIL EROSION
12)SOIL CONSERVATION
13)TYPES OF SOIL
•RESOURCES: Things which fulfil our wants, needs and desires and have value are known
as resources. To determine whether a thing is a resource it needs to fulfill three conditions:
1)Technologically accessible:
The thing should be usable with the help of available technology. If humans do not
have the technology to extract or use it, it cannot be considered a resource.
2) Economically feasible:
The cost of obtaining and using the thing should be reasonable. If it is too expensive
and does not give sufficient benefit, it will not be treated as a resource.
3) Culturally acceptable:
The thing must be acceptable to society’s beliefs, traditions, and culture. If people do
not accept its use due to cultural reasons, it cannot be considered a resource.
•RESOURCE DEVOLOPMENT: Resource development is the planned and scientific
process of identifying, managing, conserving, and efficiently utilizing natural, human, and
man-made resources to satisfy human needs and support economic and social
development. It has some drawbacks as it leads to:
1. Depletion of resources for satisfying the greed of few individuals.
2. Accumulation of resources in few hands.
3. Indiscriminate exploitation which causes Global warming, ecological imbalance,
pollution and ozone layer depletion.
•RIO DE JANERIO SUMMIT AND THE AGENDA 21
● In June 1992, more than hundred heads of states met in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
● It was the first international Earth summit.
● It was held for addressing urgent problems of environmental protection and social
economic development at global level.
● The assembled leaders signed the declaration on global climatic change and
biological diversity.
● The world adopted the agenda 21 for sustainable development in 21st century.
, ● Agenda 21 is a declaration by UNCED(United Nations conference on environment
and development) sighned by leaders of 100 states, it is an anjanta to reduce
environmental damage, poverty, diseases through global cooperation on common
interest, mutual needs and shared responsibilities.
● Every local government had to adopt its own agenda 21.
•SUSTAINABLE DEVOLOPMENT: The development which takes place without damaging
the environment and development in the present should not compromise with the needs of
the future generation.
•RESOURCE PLANNING: Resource planning is the systematic process of identifying,
assessing, and organizing resources so they’re used efficiently to meet human needs and
goals.
There are some reasons which have advantages and are self sufficient for some resources
whereas they lack some resources.
Eg. Arunachal Pradesh —> abundance of water resources but lack infra structure
Rajasthan —> abundance of wind and solar energy but lack water resources
Ladakh —> Cultural heritage but lack water, infra structure and some minerals.
For balancing these regions we need to plan resources are regional level
The steps of resource planning include:
1. Identification of resources all across the country:
This stage involves surveying, mapping, and qualitative and quantitative estimations and
measurement of resources all across the regions of the country. Through this process,
information is collected about the type, location, quantity, and quality of resources.
This is a vital step for knowing what we actually have, how much, and how good it is, and
how it could be useful. Without proper identification and inventory, resources cannot be
planned or used efficiently, because decisions would be based on guesswork instead of
facts.
2. Planning development plans:
This step involves evolving a plan structure with appropriate technology, skill, and
institutional setup for implementing development plans. It focuses on selecting suitable
methods and systems to ensure resources are developed and used efficiently.
This step is vital for making resource planning more structured by identifying what skill and
technology is required. Proper planning at this stage ensures that resources are not only
available but are also developed in a systematic and organized manner for maximum
benefit.
3. Matching of development plans:
This step includes the matching of resources and resource development plans with national
development plans. It ensures that the use and development of resources are in line with the
overall goals of the country.
This is a vital step to identify how much a resource plan is contributing towards the national
development plan. It also helps us understand how much resource is going to waste and
where adjustments are needed to avoid misuse or underutilization.
•CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES:
SUB TOPICS:
1) WHAT IS A RESOURCE?
2) WHAT IS RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT?
3) RIO DE JANEIRO SUMMIT AND AGENDA 21
4) SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
5) RESOURCE PLANNING AND ITS STAGES
6) CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES
7) WHAT ARE LAND RESOURCES?
8) WHAT IS THE LAND UTILIZATION, AND ITS PATTERN IN INDIA?
9) LAND DEGRADATION AND CONSERVATION
10)WHAT ARE SOIL RESOURCES?
11)SOIL EROSION
12)SOIL CONSERVATION
13)TYPES OF SOIL
•RESOURCES: Things which fulfil our wants, needs and desires and have value are known
as resources. To determine whether a thing is a resource it needs to fulfill three conditions:
1)Technologically accessible:
The thing should be usable with the help of available technology. If humans do not
have the technology to extract or use it, it cannot be considered a resource.
2) Economically feasible:
The cost of obtaining and using the thing should be reasonable. If it is too expensive
and does not give sufficient benefit, it will not be treated as a resource.
3) Culturally acceptable:
The thing must be acceptable to society’s beliefs, traditions, and culture. If people do
not accept its use due to cultural reasons, it cannot be considered a resource.
•RESOURCE DEVOLOPMENT: Resource development is the planned and scientific
process of identifying, managing, conserving, and efficiently utilizing natural, human, and
man-made resources to satisfy human needs and support economic and social
development. It has some drawbacks as it leads to:
1. Depletion of resources for satisfying the greed of few individuals.
2. Accumulation of resources in few hands.
3. Indiscriminate exploitation which causes Global warming, ecological imbalance,
pollution and ozone layer depletion.
•RIO DE JANERIO SUMMIT AND THE AGENDA 21
● In June 1992, more than hundred heads of states met in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
● It was the first international Earth summit.
● It was held for addressing urgent problems of environmental protection and social
economic development at global level.
● The assembled leaders signed the declaration on global climatic change and
biological diversity.
● The world adopted the agenda 21 for sustainable development in 21st century.
, ● Agenda 21 is a declaration by UNCED(United Nations conference on environment
and development) sighned by leaders of 100 states, it is an anjanta to reduce
environmental damage, poverty, diseases through global cooperation on common
interest, mutual needs and shared responsibilities.
● Every local government had to adopt its own agenda 21.
•SUSTAINABLE DEVOLOPMENT: The development which takes place without damaging
the environment and development in the present should not compromise with the needs of
the future generation.
•RESOURCE PLANNING: Resource planning is the systematic process of identifying,
assessing, and organizing resources so they’re used efficiently to meet human needs and
goals.
There are some reasons which have advantages and are self sufficient for some resources
whereas they lack some resources.
Eg. Arunachal Pradesh —> abundance of water resources but lack infra structure
Rajasthan —> abundance of wind and solar energy but lack water resources
Ladakh —> Cultural heritage but lack water, infra structure and some minerals.
For balancing these regions we need to plan resources are regional level
The steps of resource planning include:
1. Identification of resources all across the country:
This stage involves surveying, mapping, and qualitative and quantitative estimations and
measurement of resources all across the regions of the country. Through this process,
information is collected about the type, location, quantity, and quality of resources.
This is a vital step for knowing what we actually have, how much, and how good it is, and
how it could be useful. Without proper identification and inventory, resources cannot be
planned or used efficiently, because decisions would be based on guesswork instead of
facts.
2. Planning development plans:
This step involves evolving a plan structure with appropriate technology, skill, and
institutional setup for implementing development plans. It focuses on selecting suitable
methods and systems to ensure resources are developed and used efficiently.
This step is vital for making resource planning more structured by identifying what skill and
technology is required. Proper planning at this stage ensures that resources are not only
available but are also developed in a systematic and organized manner for maximum
benefit.
3. Matching of development plans:
This step includes the matching of resources and resource development plans with national
development plans. It ensures that the use and development of resources are in line with the
overall goals of the country.
This is a vital step to identify how much a resource plan is contributing towards the national
development plan. It also helps us understand how much resource is going to waste and
where adjustments are needed to avoid misuse or underutilization.
•CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES:
