GK Question

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Article 243ZD mandates constitution of District Planning Committee to consolidate plans from Panchayats and Municipalities and prepare draft development plan for district.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Article 243ZD: District Planning Committee (DPC) in every district: (a) 4/5 members elected by Panchayat/Municipality members from amongst themselves, (b) Chairperson as State law determines. Consolidates rural and urban plans, prepares draft district development plan. Promotes integrated spatial and sectoral planning at district level.

Topic Local Government - District Planning
Exam Relevance Integrated planning mechanism question for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams