The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
The State Planning Board (SPB) is a statutory body constituted by the Government of Sikkim under the State Planning Board Act, 1978. The SPB is responsible for formulating and implementing the State’s development plans. It also monitors the implementation of the plans and coordinates with the central government ministries.
The SPB is headed by the Chief Minister of Sikkim and has a number of members, including the Finance Minister, the Planning Minister, the Chief Secretary, and the heads of various departments of the State Government. The SPB also has a number of technical experts as members.
The SPB meets regularly to review the progress of the State’s development plans and to make necessary recommendations to the Government. The SPB also submits an annual report to the State Legislature on the implementation of the plans.
The SPB plays a vital role in the development of Sikkim. It is responsible for formulating and implementing the State’s development plans, monitoring the implementation of the plans, and coordinating with the central government ministries. The SPB is a key player in the State’s development process.
a) Formulating Sikkim’s development plans: The SPB is responsible for formulating the State’s development plans. The plans are prepared in consultation with the various departments of the State Government and the central government ministries. The plans are based on the needs of the State and the available resources.
b) Monitoring their implementation: The SPB is also responsible for monitoring the implementation of the development plans. The SPB reviews the progress of the plans and makes necessary recommendations to the Government. The SPB also submits an annual report to the State Legislature on the implementation of the plans.
c) Coordinating with central government ministries: The SPB also coordinates with the central government ministries. The SPB ensures that the State’s development plans are in line with the national development plans. The SPB also seeks financial assistance from the central government for the implementation of the State’s development plans.