Planning and Development Council

Statement 1 is correct: The National Development Council (NDC) is chaired by the Prime Minister and functions as the apex body coordinating planning with the Planning Commission (though technically it is not constitutionally defined as an 'organ of' but works closely). Statement 2 is correct: Economic and Social Planning is listed in the Concurrent List (List III) of the Constitution, meaning both Union and States have jurisdiction. Statement 3 is correct: The 73rd Amendment to the Constitution (Article 243E and 243G) prescribes that Panchayats prepare plans for economic development and social justice at their level. All three statements are essentially correct. > KEY POINT: NDC + Planning Commission coordinate; Planning in Concurrent List; Panchayats required to plan. Answer: (d).