Question

Who among the following constitute the National Development Council?

1. The Prime Minister

2. The Chairman, Finance Commission

3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet.

4. Chief Ministers of the States

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 3 and 4 only
3. 2 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1, 3 and 4 only

The correct answer is 1, 3 and 4 only.

• National Development Council was established on 6th August 1952 by the government of India.
• It acts as an advisory body of the Planning Commission.
• It was set up to:

1. Promote the overall development of the country.
2. Create common economic policies.
3. Strengthen and mobilize the efforts and resources of the country for the accomplishment of the plan.
4. Provide assistance to states related to their developmental works.

• Composition of NDC:

1	Prime Minister of India as Chairman
2	Ministers of the Union Cabinet
3	Chief Ministers of the State
4	The administrator of the Union Territories
5	Members of the Planning Commission

• The secretary of the Planning Commission is also the secretary of the National Developmental Council.
• They generally meet twice a year.

 

• Since the inception of NITI Aayog on January 1st, 2015, the NDC has not organized meetings.