Question

What does Article 243ZD of the Indian Constitution mandate?

• A. The formation of State Planning Boards
• B. The creation of District Planning Committees (DPCs) for decentralized planning
• C. The abolition of village panchayats
• D. The formation of a national-level planning body

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The creation of District Planning Committees (DPCs) for decentralized planning

Article 243ZD mandates the creation of District Planning Committees (DPCs) to ensure that local governments, such as village panchayats and urban municipalities, are involved in the planning process. This article ensures that decentralized planning is constitutionally recognized and made a mandatory process.