National Development Council (India)

The National Development Council (NDC) of India is a high-level strategic forum comprising the Prime Minister, Union Cabinet ministers, and chief ministers of states. It was established to promote cooperative planning and coordination between the central government and states, guiding the country’s overall development strategy. The NDC discusses key priorities like economic growth, social welfare, and sectoral policies, ensuring unified efforts across all levels of government. While its recommendations are influential, they are not legally binding, serving more as a platform for consensus-building and policy alignment to achieve national development goals.