Functions

To provide overall guidance in the formulation and implementation of Five Year Plans and Annual Plans
To suggest policies for optimum utilization of natural and human resources
To advise on evolving appropriate policies and programmes towards reduction of regional imbalances in the State
To suggest measures to improve the investment climate in the State economy in tune with the Economic Reforms Programme
To advise on investment levels required under plan and resources mobilisation for the same
To suggest appropriate strategies and priorities in the State Plan within the frame work of the National Plan
To review the implementation of Plan Programmes/ Projects and to recommend suitable measures for effective implementation
To recommend measures to improve decentralised planning and implementation particularly at District and Taluk levels and to integrate these plans with State Sector Plans
To make recommendations on matters which may be referred to it by the Government from time to time
To sponsor research studies and seminars required for the work of State Planning Board at Universities or other Research Institutions outside Government

State Planning Board