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What major recommendation did the 1985 G.V.K. Rao Committee make regarding district planning?

AMake district planning a separate entity from the State Plan

BIntegrate district planning into the State Plan

CFocus only on urban development

DEliminate local participation in planning

Answer:

B. Integrate district planning into the State Plan

Read Explanation:

  • The G.V.K. Rao Committee recommended that district planning should not just be a special programme but should be fully integrated into the State Plan, strengthening planning below the state level


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