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1950 CE · administration institution

Establishment of the Planning Commission

The Government of India established the Planning Commission by Cabinet Resolution on 15 March 1950. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru served as its chairman. The Commission was a non-constitutional advisory and planning body charged with assessing resources, formulating national development plans and recommending priorities and allocations.

Establishment of the Planning Commission
Establishment of the Planning Commission

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