The Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission was renamed as the State Development Policy Council (SDPC) in 2016. The SDPC is a high-level body that advises the government on economic and social development. It is chaired by the Chief Minister and has members from the government, academia, and the private sector. The SDPC’s main functions are to:
- Formulate the state’s development plans
- Monitor the implementation of the plans
- Evaluate the impact of the plans
- Advise the government on economic and social policies
The SDPC is a valuable tool for the government of Tamil Nadu to achieve its development goals. It provides a forum for stakeholders to come together and discuss the state’s development priorities. The SDPC’s recommendations are based on sound research and analysis, and they help the government to make informed decisions about the state’s development.
The other options are incorrect. The NITI Aayog is a national-level body that advises the central government on economic and social development. The Finance Commission is a constitutional body that recommends the sharing of central taxes between the central and state governments. The 15th Finance Commission is the current Finance Commission, which was appointed in 2017.