Interim Report of the Reorganisation Committee

Abstract

The Interim Report of the Internal Reorganisation Committee of the Planning Commission, chaired by Shri B. Venkatappiah, examines the structural and operational challenges faced by the Commission in preparation for the Fourth Five-Year Plan. The report highlights significant growth in staffing, evolving responsibilities, and the need for rationalisation of work to improve efficiency. Key recommendations include optimizing staff roles, recruiting specialists from non-governmental sectors, expediting decision-making, strengthening inter-ministerial coordination, and fostering research collaboration with academic institutions. The report also emphasizes financial prudence and strategic resource allocation to support expanding operations. Additionally, reforms to the Commission’s composition, institutional functions, and relationship with the National Development Council are proposed to reinforce its advisory role and enhance planning efficacy. By implementing these measures, the Planning Commission aims to improve operational clarity, policy evaluation, and national development planning, aligning its functions with contemporary governance and socio-economic objectives.