The Planning Commission/NITI AAYOG

Total Questions: 34

31. Who acts as the Secretary of National Development Council (NDC)? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (c) Secretary, Planning Commission
Solution:To ensure the participation of States in the formation of five-year plans, the National Development Council (NDC) was set up on 6 August, 1952 by an executive order of the Government. The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the National Development Council and all the Chief Ministers of the States are its members. The Secretary of the Planning Commission is also the Ex-officio Secretary of the National Development Council. NDC finally approves five years plans. NDC acts as a coordinator between the planning commission and State Governments.

32. Which among the following functions as a coordinator between the Planning Commission and State Governments? [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (c) National Development Council
Solution:To ensure the participation of States in the formation of five-year plans, the National Development Council (NDC) was set up on 6 August, 1952 by an executive order of the Government. The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the National Development Council and all the Chief Ministers of the States are its members. The Secretary of the Planning Commission is also the Ex-officio Secretary of the National Development Council. NDC finally approves five years plans. NDC acts as a coordinator between the planning commission and State Governments.

33. Who presides over the meetings of the National Development Council of India? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (b) Prime Minister of India.
Solution:To ensure the participation of States in the formation of five-year plans, the National Development Council (NDC) was set up on 6 August, 1952 by an executive order of the Government. The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the National Development Council and all the Chief Ministers of the States are its members. The Secretary of the Planning Commission is also the Ex-officio Secretary of the National Development Council. NDC finally approves five years plans. NDC acts as a coordinator between the planning commission and State Governments.

34. Which of the following statement is not correct about 'National Development Council'? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) It is a statutory body.
Solution:National Development the Council is non-constitutional and non-statutory body. It should meet at the least twice in a year the Prime Minister is head of the NDC and the Chief Minister of all states are member of NDC.

Key points about the National Development Council (NDC) in India include:

Advisory Role: The NDC serves as a forum for discussing and advising on matters related to economic and social development in India.
Composition: It typically includes the Prime Minister of India as its chairperson, along with Union Cabinet Ministers, members of NITI Aayog, representatives of Union Territories, and the Chief Ministers of all states in India. This composition allows for the participation of both the central and state governments.
Five-Year Plans: The NDC historically played a crucial role in the planning and implementation of India's Five-Year Plans, which are comprehensive economic development blueprints for the country.
Policy Coordination: It helps coordinate and align development policies and efforts across different regions and sectors to ensure balanced and equitable development.
Balancing Growth: The NDC aims to promote balanced development across all parts of the country, addressing regional disparities and focusing on inclusive growth.
Cooperative Federalism: It promotes the principles of cooperative federalism by fostering cooperation and collaboration between the central government and state governments to achieve national development goals.
Changes Over Time: The NDC's role and significance have evolved over the years, and it has seen changes in its functions and activities, especially with the establishment of NITI Aayog in 2014.