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Why was Planning Commission removed?
In 2014, Narendra Modi government decided to wind down the Planning Commission. It was replaced by the newly formed NITI Aayog to better represent the present needs and aspirations of people of India.
What has replaced the Planning Commission of India?
The Government of India constituted NITI Aayog to replace the Planning Commission, which had been instituted in 1950. This step was taken to better serve the needs and aspirations of the people.
In which year the Planning Commission is replaced by Niti AYOG?
On 1 January 2015, a Cabinet resolution was passed to replace the Planning Commission with the newly formed NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India).
Which one of the following was not a function of the Planning Commission in India?
Which of the following is not a function of the Planning Commission of India?
| 1) | Assessment of the material, capital and human resources of the country |
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| 3) | Public cooperation in national development |
| 4) | Preparation of annual budget of the country and collection of taxes to raise capital for the implementation of the plans |
Who is known as the father of India planning?
Father of Indian Economic Planning is Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah. Sir M Visvesvaraya, popularly known as Sir MV, was an engineer, statesman, and a scholar.
Why do we have Planning Commission?
Planning Commission, agency of the government of India established in 1950 to oversee the country’s economic and social development, chiefly through the formulation of five-year plans.
What is difference between Planning Commission and Niti Aayog?
NITI Aayog is basically a think-tank or an advisory body. The Planning Commission had the power to impose policies on States and for the projects approved by the Planning Commission. The powers for allocation of funds have not been given to the NITI Aayog. The powers are with the Finance Ministry.
Who prepared Gandhi?
In 1944, ‘Gandhian Plan’ was given by Shriman Narayan Agarwal. It emphasised decentralisation, agricultural development, cottage industries etc. In 1945, People’s Plan was given by MN Roy. In 1950, Sarvodaya Plan was given by Jai Prakash Narayan.
Who is the president of Planning Commission?
| 1. | Shri Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Member, Planning Commission e-mail: [email protected] | Chairman |
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| 23. | Shri Vinay L. Deshpande, President and Chairman, MAIT PHD Hosue, 4th Floor, Opposite Asian Games Village, New Delhi – 110016. e-mail: [email protected] | Member |