During my career I have written many books on various planning methodology of different countries. This book is a compilation of 18 speeches that I gave during my career, in conferences and lectures, as a Keynote Speaker and Presidential addresses. It is classified into six chapters that discuss topics of development planning at a grassroot level, sustainable development and decentralized planning. The book also includes a lecture that was delivered at the Birth Centenary Celebrations of Prof. S.P Chatterjee ‘The Father of Indian Geography’ and an inspiration to all the young budding geographers. The author of this book is an eminent scholar and practical regional planner of the Country. This book is a compilation of 18 chapters divided into majorly six sections consisting author’s various lectures, speeches and keynote and Presidential addresses delivered during his career. The topic covers development planning at grassroot level, sustainable development and decentralised planning.
