District planning committees

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The Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission chaired by B R Patil has expressed dissatisfaction over district in-charge, not holding regular meetings of district planning committees

District Planning Committee (DPC)

It is a constitutional body under Article 243Z. It is mandatory in every district.
Core mandate: consolidate Panchayat and Municipality plans; prepare a draft development plan for the district.
Composition: at least four-fifths elected from among elected members of district Panchayats and Municipalities, in proportion to rural–urban population.
Remaining members: as provided by state law; may include MLAs/MPs of the district and nominated experts.

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