Functions of planning commission

Consistent with these objectives, the functions of the Planning Commission were to
be:

1. In consultation with the Central and Provincial Government and other

appropriate agencies:
a) To prepare national plans at periodic intervals for the economic and
social development of the country;
b) To make assessments from time to time of the human and material
resources of the country; and
c) to propose the allocation of resources.
2. To simulate and where necessary initiate the preparation of development
programmes and projects; to examine and advise on all such programmes and
projects with a view to deciding whether these conform to national objectives
and in general, whether these contemplate the most efficient use of national
resources.
3. To coordinate the examination of development programmes and projects
in consultation with the appropriate authorities and to secure the approval of
the Central Government to acceptable programmes and projects.
4. To advise on the nature of the machinery for securing the efficient execution
of the national plan.
5. To watch and evaluate the progress of implementation of the development
programme.
6. To advise on important economic policies and problems of various fields.
7. To undertake and promote economic research; and to undertake Surveys and
investigations needed to support effective planning and development.