Introduction India's tryst with planned development commenced with the establishment of the Planning Commission in 1950, an institution deeply influenced by Soviet-style central planning and adapted to the unique socio-political and economic landscape of post-colonial India. Conceived under the leadership of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, the Planning Commission aimed to steer India's economy toward a … Continue reading Discuss how the institutional legacy of the Planning Commission continues to shape India’s development planning and policy frameworks.