National Development Council

National Development Council:

-The National Development Council was set up on August 6, 1952 by an executive resolution of the govt.

-It is the apex body for decision making

-It is headed by the Prime Minister of India

-All the union cabinet ministers, chief ministers, administrators of all UTs and member of Planning Commission are its member.

-The secretary of the Planning Commission act as the secretary to the NDC.

-Planning Commission provides assistance for the work of NDC.

-It is an extra-constitutional and non-statutory body.

-Its status is advisory to planning commission but not binding.