The correct answer is: c) Formulating development plans.
The State Planning Board (SPB) in Odisha is a statutory body constituted by the Government of Odisha to formulate and monitor the development plans of the state. The SPB is headed by the Chief Minister of Odisha and has a number of members, including the Finance Minister, the Chief Secretary, and the heads of various departments of the state government.
The SPB is responsible for preparing the state’s five-year plans and annual plans. It also monitors the implementation of these plans and recommends changes as necessary. The SPB plays a crucial role in the development of Odisha and has been instrumental in the state’s progress over the years.
The other options are incorrect because:
- a) Budget allocation is the responsibility of the Finance Department of the state government.
- b) Resource mobilization is the responsibility of the Finance Department of the state government and the various departments of the state government.
- d) Monitoring project implementation is the responsibility of the various departments of the state government.