UPSSSC PET 2022 (15 Oct Shift 1)
The final approval to the five year plans of India was given by whom among the following ?
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Answer: Option D — National Development Council
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The Planning Commission drafted each five year plan, and after the Union Cabinet the National Development Council (NDC) gave the final approval; the NDC was chaired by the Prime Minister with all Chief Ministers as members. The Finance Ministry and Finance Secretary deal with the budget.
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