What is a District Planning Committee, as described in this context?
A District Planning Committee, as described in this context, is a committee constituted at the district level in every State for consolidating plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities in the district and for preparing a draft development plan for the district as a whole. The composition of the committee, manner of filling seats, functions related to district planning, and the choice of Chairpersons are determined by the State Legislature through law.