Need for Planning

Planning involves various steps for effective implementation and execution. Infact the number of problems facing Indian economy is very high. Each problem is complex in nature and cannot be solved in a short period.

Take the example of the problem of poverty. There is no method by which this problems can be solved immediately. The government must collect data to know the number of people affected by poverty and its nature. Collection of data itself is a very huge task keeping in view India’s vast geographical area and lack of accessibility to many areas.

In a democracy, the government is duty bound to formulate policies after proper debate and discussions which takes time. Then mobilization of adequate resources and provision of resources to continue the programme over a long period are two most important things to solve the problem of poverty.

Without proper planning it cannot be done. Planning is also necessary to avoid wasteful expenditure, minimize cost meet the target in time and optimal use of resource.