Planning Commission

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The Planning Commission was set up by a Resolution of the Government of India in March 1950 in pursuance of declared objectives of the Government to promote a rapid rise in the standard of living of the people by efficient exploitation of the resources of the country, increasing production and offering opportunities to all for employment in the service of the community. The Planning Commission was charged with the responsibility of making assessment of all resources of the country, augmenting deficient resources, formulating plans for the most effective and balanced utilisation of resources and determining priorities. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission.

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External URL: 
http://planningcommission.gov.in
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Email: 
plancomm@yojana1.delhi.nic.in
Tag GOI: 
Planning Commission
Address: 
Yojana Bhavan
Postal code: 
110 001
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Phone: 
91-11-23096690, 23096779
Fax: 
91-11-23096764, 23096779
Organisation Type: 
Government