The Planning Commission of India was established in 1950 by a resolution of the Government of India.

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission of India from 1950 to 1964.

The main objective of the Planning Commission of India was to promote economic development, reduce poverty and inequality, and create employment opportunities in India.

The Planning Commission of India formulated 15 Five-Year Plans from 1951 to 2017.

The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) was known as the 'Golden Age of Planning' in India due to its emphasis on heavy industrialization and rapid economic growth.

The Seventh Five-Year Plan (1985-1990) was focused on poverty alleviation and social justice in India through programs such as the Jawahar Rozgar Yojana and the Integrated Rural Development Program.

The Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-1979) introduced the concept of 'Minimum Needs Program' in India, which aimed to provide basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, education, and healthcare to the poor.

The Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2007-2012) emphasized on decentralization and Panchayati Raj institutions in India through initiatives such as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana.

The Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) focused on inclusive growth and sustainable development in India through initiatives such as the Make in India campaign and the Digital India program.

The Planning Commission of India was criticized for being too centralized and bureaucratic, failing to achieve its objectives, and not being transparent and accountable.

The Planning Commission of India was dissolved in 2014 by the Government of India.

The Planning Commission of India was replaced by NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) in 2015.

The main objective of NITI Aayog is to promote sustainable development, reduce poverty and inequality, and create employment opportunities in India.

There are 20 members in NITI Aayog, including the Prime Minister, who is the Chairperson, and the Vice-Chairperson.

Suman Bery is the current Vice-Chairperson of NITI Aayog.