The Planning Commission was responsible for formulating the Five Year Plans, but the National Development Council (NDC) was the apex body responsible for their final approval, ensuring national consensus and coordination between the Centre and states.
In India, which institution holds ultimate authority to accept ‘Five Year Plans’ ? -
Asked in Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam 2009 · Topic: The Planning Commission / NITI Aayog (Functions and Role of Planning Commission (including Five-Year Plans))
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Answer: B. National Development Council
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