Article 243ZD of CoI : Article 243ZD: Committee for district planning.
CoI
JavaScript did not load properly
Some content might be missing or broken. Please try disabling content blockers or use a different browser like Chrome, Safari or Firefox.
Explanation using Example
Example 1:
Scenario: A district in Maharashtra is planning to improve its infrastructure and environmental conservation.
Application:
- Formation of Committee: The Maharashtra state government constitutes a District Planning Committee (DPC) for Pune district.
- Composition: The committee is composed of members elected from the Panchayats and Municipalities in Pune, ensuring that at least four-fifths of the members are elected representatives. The ratio of members is based on the population of rural and urban areas in Pune.
- Draft Development Plan: The DPC consolidates plans from various Panchayats and Municipalities, focusing on common interests like spatial planning, water resource sharing, and integrated infrastructure development.
- Consultation: The DPC consults local institutions and organizations specified by the Governor to gather insights and resources.
- Submission: The Chairperson of the DPC forwards the draft development plan to the Maharashtra state government for approval and implementation.
Example 2:
Scenario: A district in Kerala is facing issues with water scarcity and needs a comprehensive plan to address it.
Application:
- Formation of Committee: The Kerala state government sets up a District Planning Committee (DPC) for Thiruvananthapuram district.
- Composition: The DPC includes members elected from the Panchayats and Municipalities, with a majority being elected representatives. The composition reflects the population distribution between rural and urban areas.
- Draft Development Plan: The DPC consolidates plans from local Panchayats and Municipalities, focusing on water resource management, including the construction of new water reservoirs and rainwater harvesting systems.
- Consultation: The DPC consults with local water management experts and environmental organizations as specified by the Governor.
- Submission: The Chairperson of the DPC forwards the comprehensive water management plan to the Kerala state government for approval and funding.
Example 3:
Scenario: A district in Uttar Pradesh aims to enhance its educational infrastructure.
Application:
- Formation of Committee: The Uttar Pradesh state government establishes a District Planning Committee (DPC) for Varanasi district.
- Composition: The DPC is formed with elected members from the Panchayats and Municipalities, ensuring representation based on the population ratio of rural and urban areas.
- Draft Development Plan: The DPC consolidates educational development plans from various Panchayats and Municipalities, focusing on building new schools, upgrading existing facilities, and integrating digital learning tools.
- Consultation: The DPC consults educational institutions and NGOs working in the education sector as specified by the Governor.
- Submission: The Chairperson of the DPC forwards the educational development plan to the Uttar Pradesh state government for approval and implementation.
Example 4:
Scenario: A district in Tamil Nadu is looking to boost its local economy through tourism development.
Application:
- Formation of Committee: The Tamil Nadu state government forms a District Planning Committee (DPC) for Madurai district.
- Composition: The DPC includes elected members from the Panchayats and Municipalities, with representation based on the population ratio of rural and urban areas.
- Draft Development Plan: The DPC consolidates tourism development plans from local Panchayats and Municipalities, focusing on improving tourist attractions, infrastructure, and marketing strategies.
- Consultation: The DPC consults tourism boards, local businesses, and cultural organizations as specified by the Governor.
- Submission: The Chairperson of the DPC forwards the tourism development plan to the Tamil Nadu state government for approval and funding.
Update: Our Pro subscription pricing is now simplified. See our Pro plans
Update: Our AI tools are cooking — and they are almost ready to serve! Stay hungry — your invite to the table is coming soon.