Uttarakhand Aarthik Vikas aur Niyojan by Dinesh Chandra Baluni | Uttarakhand Economy Book

Uttarakhand: Aarthik Vikas aur Niyojan (Economic Development and Planning) is a comprehensive and analytical book that provides a detailed understanding of the economic structure, development process, and planning mechanisms of Uttarakhand. Written in Hindi by well-known academician and researcher Dinesh Chandra Baluni, this book is an essential resource for students, competitive exam aspirants, and readers interested in Uttarakhand’s development journey.

The book systematically examines the evolution of Uttarakhand’s economy across different periods, highlighting how natural resources, geography, policy decisions, and planning initiatives have shaped the state’s growth. It begins with a discussion on economic conditions in different phases, laying a strong conceptual foundation for understanding development trends in the hill state.

Key sectors of the economy are explained in a structured manner. The chapters on forest management and afforestation discuss the economic importance of forests, conservation policies, and sustainable use of forest resources. The section on water resources and management covers rivers, irrigation systems, drinking water supply, and water governance—topics that are extremely important from both academic and examination perspectives.

The book gives special attention to agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, dairy, and fisheries, explaining their contribution to livelihoods and rural economy. It also discusses challenges related to terrain, climate, productivity, and modernization in these sectors. Separate chapters on transport, communication, roads, and railways explain their role in regional connectivity and economic integration.

Modern development sectors are also well covered. The book includes detailed chapters on tourism and civil aviation, hydropower and solar energy, industries and minerals, and information technology and science, reflecting the changing economic profile of Uttarakhand. These chapters help readers understand how the state is diversifying its economy beyond traditional sectors.

Social dimensions of development are addressed through chapters on social welfare, cooperatives, rural and urban development, and labour, employment, and skill development. These topics are particularly useful for General Studies, Economics, and Uttarakhand GK sections of competitive examinations.

Written in a simple yet analytical style, the book balances factual information with policy-oriented discussion, making it suitable for both self-study and reference. It is highly useful for:

• UKPSC, UKSSSC, and other Uttarakhand state competitive exams

• Economics and Geography-related General Studies

• Students of Economics, Public Administration, and Development Studies

• Teachers, researchers, and policy-interested readers

Overall, this book stands as a reliable and exam-relevant guide to understanding Uttarakhand’s economic development and planning framework.