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7 September 2026

Future of Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission

The potential restructuring of a state planning body into expert-driven committees serves as a relevant case study for discussions on governance reforms, policy formulation, and the evolution of planning institutions in India.

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Notes

  • The Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission (SPC) was established 55 years ago.
  • The SPC is currently facing a potential dissolution as key positions, including the Vice-Chairperson and full-time members, remain vacant following the resignation of the previous panel.
  • The Chief Minister serves as the ex-officio Chairperson, with the Chief Secretary and Finance Secretary serving as ex-officio members.
  • The current administrative structure includes an IAS officer as the Member-Secretary.
  • The state government is considering replacing the standing SPC with subject-specific expert committees to provide policy inputs.
  • The shift aims to move away from a permanent planning body toward a more flexible, expert-driven advisory model for policy formulation.

Questions

  1. Discuss the evolution of state-level planning bodies in India and evaluate the shift from permanent planning commissions to subject-specific expert committees in the context of contemporary governance. 150 words
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  2. The transition from centralized planning to decentralized, expert-led policy advisory frameworks reflects broader shifts in Indian public administration. Analyze the role of state-level planning institutions in ensuring evidence-based policy formulation and the challenges associated with replacing them with ad-hoc expert committees. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following is typically the ex-officio Chairperson of the State Planning Commission in India?

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