What is multi level planning in India?

Answer 1

Multi-level Planning, as the name implies, is a form of planning where the whole plan is carried out in a multi-step or multi- level process. In India, the task of plan fomulation is basically carried out by the Central and State govenments. The various levels of Planning in India are:-

• Central
• State
• District
• Blocks
• Villages

With the Centre having a dominant role in Planning and the states practically dependent on Centre for financial and other resources, the Centre more or less, is at the helm of things. Nevertheless, the levels are grouped as:-

• First level - Centre
• Second level - States
• Levels below States.