Article 243 ZD of the Constitution of India mandates the setting up of District Planning Committees (DPCs) in every state. The DPCs are intended to consolidate the plans prepared by the panchayats and municipalities in the district, and and to prepare a draft development plan for the entire district. In view of the slow progress in the formation of DPCs, the Conference of Chairpersons/ CEOs of District Planning Committees was organized to discuss crucial issues related to the vision, technical and financial support and programmatic interventions for district level planning. The main focus of the Conference was strengthening and consolidating DPCs.