Synopsis Decentralized Planning and Development is the first publication to examine the new contours of planned development of Indian economy. The volume presents the expert writings of noted authors on various aspects of our planning. Development Councils are for the first time examined in the volume. Part I of the volume examines the development strategy of various states including Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh and Chattishgarh. Part II presents the story of success of some Development Councils in various states and the demand for such DCs in other states. Part III analyses the necessity of Regional Planning in various states so as to reduce the widening disparities and dissensions. The volume strongly puts up the case for decentralized and regional planning as a powerful strategy for reducing poverty and hunger.