What type of planning and coordination roles can be assigned to Metropolitan Planning Committees?
The Metropolitan Planning Committees can be assigned planning and coordination roles related to the draft development plan for the Metropolitan area as a whole. They will have regard to the plans prepared by the Municipalities and the Panchayats, considering common interests such as spatial planning, sharing of water and other physical and natural resources, integrated development of infrastructure, and environmental conservation. Additionally, they will consider the extent and type of available resources, whether financial or otherwise, and consult with specified institutions and organizations as per the Governor's order.