- The NDC is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister. - Its members include the Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States, Chief Ministers of Union Territories with Legislatures, and Administrators of Union Territories without Legislatures, and members of the NITI Aayog (formerly Planning Commission).
Which of the following statement is not correct about ‘National Development Council’ ?
Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: The Planning Commission / NITI Aayog (Functions and Role of Planning Commission (including Five-Year Plans))
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Answer: C. It is a statutory body.
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