Consider the following statements:
In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee
- is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India.
- prepares the draft development plans for the metropolitan area.
- has the sole responsibility for implementing government-sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct
- The Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) is a constitutional body mandated under Article 243ZE of the Constitution of India, which was introduced by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
Statement 2 is correct
- According to Article 243ZE, the primary function of the MPC is to prepare a draft development plan for the metropolitan area as a whole. This plan takes into account the individual plans prepared by Municipalities and Panchayats in the region.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- The MPC does not have the “sole responsibility” for implementing government-sponsored schemes. Its role is primarily focused on planning and coordination. The actual implementation of schemes is carried out by various other agencies, including municipal corporations, state government departments, and development authorities
