CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF DR.D.M.NANJUNDAPPA COMMITTEE REPORT AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION

Among the efforts made by government of Karnataka, setting up of high power committee on redressed of regional imbalances, under the chairmanship of Dr. Nanjundappa, is one of the most important steps. the committee using various indicators on five different sectors constructed comprehensive composite development index (CCDI) for 175 taluks of the state during 2002.based on CCDI, taluks have been categorized into four groups-relatively developed, backward, more backward and most backward. using the same date and methodology, the present study has made attempt to critically analyses the indicators considered for the measurement of development. Further the implementation of the recommendations of dr.Nanjundappa committee has also been discussed.