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