The participation of locals from affected area is necessary during the formulation of development plan.Participation of people from affected area means participation of local people in development works. The participation of the people of the affected area is a must while formulation of development plans. The reasons behind this have been listed below:

1. There will be less chance of local hindrance in the development  works as local people participate in them.
2. It will be easy to address the desire of the public.
3. There will be cooperation of local people in the development work.
4. Development works can attain their goals in time.
5. There will be less chance of corruption or misuse of budget.
6. Means and resources are properly utilized.
7. It will help in making the concept of sustainable development successful.
8. Conservation of such projects can be ensured in the participation of the local people as it generates the feeling of ownership in them.