Contents :
Preface i-ii
Acknowledgement iii-iv
List of Figures, and Boxes v
Abbreviations vi
Contents vii
Executive Summary viii-ix
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background 1
1.2 Process of Planning 2
1.3 Delineation of Zones for Planning Activities 4
1.4 Development Plan Approach 4
1.5 Devolution of Powers and Its Significance in Planning 7
Chapter 2 Participatory Town Planning Methodology
2.1 Understanding Participation 10
2.2 Background of the Intervention Area and PRIA's Initiative 12
2.3 Existing Planning Approach in Chhattisgarh 13
2.4 Planning Status in Rajnandgaon and Janjgir 15
2.5 Participatory Planning Approach 15
2.6 Steps in Evolving Partnerships and Participatory Innovations 16
Chapter 3 Key Lessons And Future Recommendations
3.1 Key Achievements 27
3.2 Key Challenges 28
3.3 Recommendations 28
3.4 Ways Forward 30
Bibliography 32