The functions of the NDC are:

  1. To prescribe guidelines for preparation of the national Plan.
  2. To consider the national Plan as prepared by the Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog).
  3. To make an assessment of resources required for implementing the Plan and suggest augmentation measures.
  4. To consider important questions of social and economic policy affecting national development.
  5. To review the working of the national Plan from time to time.
  6. To recommend measures for achievement of the aims and targets set out in the national Plan.