Who was the instrumental in founding the National Planning Committee (The forerunner of the Planning Commission) in 1938, for drawing up a plan of economic development on the basis of industrialization?

Correct answer: Subhas Chandra Bose

Explanation: Subhas Chandra Bose was instrumental in founding the National Planning Committee in 1938 to draft a plan for India’s economic development based on industrialization. Other Information: ▪️ The Committee aimed to prepare a comprehensive blueprint for India’s planned economy. ▪️ It focused on agriculture, industry, and infrastructure development. ▪️ Proposed policies for employment generation and industrial growth. ▪️ Laid the foundation for India’s post-independence Planning Commission. ▪️ Demonstrated Bose’s vision for modern economic development in India.