Describe the main functions of planning commission of India.

1.	Describe the main functions of planning commission of India.
Answer» The planning commission was set up in 1950 by a cabinet resolution as an extra-constitutional body: 1. It looks advisory in nature but it is very powerful to be known as an economic cabinet of the country. 2. Planning commission prepares a document to have a plan for income and expenditure for five-year plans. 3. Planning commission prepares strategies to provide adequate means of livelihood for every man and woman. 4. It also ensures not to concentrate wealth and means of production into a few hands only.

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The planning commission was set up in 1950 by a cabinet resolution as an extra-constitutional body:

1. It looks advisory in nature but it is very powerful to be known as an economic cabinet of the country.

2. Planning commission prepares a document to have a plan for income and expenditure for five-year plans.

3. Planning commission prepares strategies to provide adequate means of livelihood for every man and woman.

4. It also ensures not to concentrate wealth and means of production into a few hands only.

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