Regional Disparity In Uttarakhand: A Comprehensive Disaggregated Analysis

Abstract

An extensive examination of the variations in socioeconomic development between the districts of Uttarakhand, India, is provided in this study report. The research uses a multi-faceted method to look at four major development indicators: agriculture, industries, healthcare, and education. The study measures the degree of regional imbalances and investigates the underlying causes of these discrepancies using secondary data sources. Factor analysis, Coefficient of Variation and k-mean clustering techniques are implemented to do the analysis. The results show that the 13 districts of Uttarakhand have remarkably different degrees of development, with a focus on the difference between the plains and the hills. The analysis reveals that the state faces substantial developmental gaps between the hill and plain regions, with the latter performing much better due to favorable infrastructure, market access, and government investments. The research highlights important issues and offers evidence-based policy suggestions meant to encourage more sustainable and equitable development throughout the whole state. This study adds to the larger conversation on balanced regional development in India by providing a comprehensive knowledge of regional differences in Uttarakhand. It also offers insightful information for development practitioners and policymakers.