planning commision

PLANNING  COMMISION SET UP IN 1950 BY AN EXECUTIVE ORDER
IT IS AN ADVISORY BODY


DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF PLANNING COMMISSION HOLDS THE RANK OF CABINET MINISTER



the Planning Commission Deputy Chairman
Montek Singh Ahluwalia, the approach paper for the 12th Plan has set a target of
___% average annual growth for the plan period.----------9%









Planning Commission setting target of reducing poverty by 10% by end
of 12th plan
 By the end of the 12th plan, the Planning Commission is setting a target of bringing down poverty by 10%.
 The Commission had set a like target during the 11th Five Year Plan (2007-12).
 As per the data, the rate of poverty reduction b/w 2004-05 to 2009-10 was 1.5% every year whereas it was 0.7%
b/w 1993-94 to 2004-05.
 Later on, the Commission had accepted there was discrepancy in NSSO data and national accounts which led to
fixing such a poverty criteria.
 In May 2012 the Planning Commission constituted an expert group headed by renowned economist C.
Rangarajan to reexamine the Tendulkar Committee methodology for figuring poverty. The expert group is
anticipated to table its report in 7-9 months.





Centre planning for Sixth Economic Census as a Central Sector Plan Scheme




Planning Commission approves privatization of water distribution
in Delhi
 The Planning Commission approved the Delhi Government’s move to engage with private entities in supply of
water in several areas of the city similar to power sector.
 The private entities would rationalize the water distribution network and ensure consumers 24×7 supply of
water.
 The private sector would be engaged in water distribution, management and maintenance of Delhi Jal Board’s
infrastructure.
 Planning Commission suggested mapping of all water bodies in Delhi to ensure their proper preservation and
maintenance.
 Commission suggested Delhi govt to cut supply of non-revenue water and to encourage rain water harvesting
and ensure regulated exploration of ground water resources.