Who becomes the chairperson of District Planning Committee in Rajasthan?

Correct Answer: D. Zila Pramukh

Explanation: Article 243 (ZD): District Planning Committee A District Planning Committee is provided for the review and consolidation of plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities. The power to determine its structure rests with the State Legislature. 80 percent of its members will be elected by the elected members of Panchayats and Municipalities from among themselves. In Rajasthan, the District Planning Cell Committee was constituted on April 3, 1991. In Rajasthan, the District Planning Committee (DPC) was chaired by the District Collector, but since 2004, the District Head is its chairman and the District Collector is its ex-officio member. Constitution of the District Planning Committee: Total Members - 25 Elected Members - 20 (from Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies) Ex-officio Members - District Collector, Chief Executive Officer, Additional Chief Executive Officer Nominated Members - 2