What measures can be taken to solve the problem of regionalism?

Following are some of the measures that can be taken to curb regionalism:

  1. Efforts should be made by the Central and State governments to promote national unity and solidarity.
  2. States should be willing to cooperate with each other to resolve their disputes in the larger interest of the nation. Cultural, Sports and literary exchanges between states should be encouraged to foster regional cooperation.
  3. Fiscal and other incentives must be given to industrialists and businesses for setting up their plants and operations in backward areas to further their development. Ex. Subsidies and tax exemptions.
  4. Special Area Development programmes should be undertaken in tribal, hilly and desert regions for their growth.
  5. There should be well coordinated planning between the Centre and states for fair allocation of funds for regional development. There should be just and equitable distribution of natural resources.

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