What is the role of Metropolitan Planning Committees in preparing development plans for metropolitan areas?
The role of Metropolitan Planning Committees in preparing development plans for metropolitan areas is to constitute a draft development plan for the entire metropolitan area. They must consider various aspects, including plans prepared by municipalities and Panchayats, while formulating this plan. Additionally, they are responsible for coordination and planning activities within the metropolitan area. The composition of these committees may be determined by law, with two-thirds of their members being elected from among the representatives of municipalities and Panchayats in the metropolitan area.