Planning and Development Council Constitutional Status

Statement 1 is incorrect: The NDC is NOT an organ of the Planning Commission; it is a separate constitutional body comprising the PM, Union Ministers, and Chief Ministers. Statement 2 is correct: Economic and Social Planning (Entry 20, Concurrent List) appears in the Concurrent List, allowing both Union and States to legislate on planning matters. Statement 3 is correct: The 73rd Amendment introduced Article 243G prescribing that Panchayats shall be assigned functions relating to preparation of plans for economic development and social justice. > NDC ≠ Planning Commission organ; Planning IS in Concurrent List; 73rd Amendment mandates Panchayat planning. Answer: (b).