• Definition of District Plan
  A District plan describes what a district will try to achieve over a medium term, of five years and how it intends to achieve it. A Plan usually contains an analysis of the current situation of the district and particularly its needs and potentials. It should also contain a statement of objectives and analysis of ongoing as well as new schemes and programmes within the purview of the districts?. It should contain action plan along with the financial outlay with a provision of continuous updating.
  A better District Plan should have following characteristics:
  • It should be simple to read and easy to explain to all the stake holders.
  
  
  • It should be logical. The proposals emanating from the plan should be feasible in light of available information.
  
  
  • It should take in to account socio-economic aspects and local felt needs.
  
  
  • It should ensure convergence with all ongoing schemes/ programmes.