Explain three stages of resource planning.

Resource planning is a technique or skill for the proper and optimum utilization of resources. It is a very complex process and is extremely important. The resources are limited and unevenly distributed over the country. This makes resource planning extremely essential. It comprises of three stages:

1. Identification and inventory of resources across the different regions of the country. It involves survey, mapping, qualitative and quantitative relative measurement of the resource.

2. Developing a planning structure with appropriate technology and skill for implementing resource development plans.

3. Matching the resource development plan with the overall National Development Plan