Which commission is mandated to "promote inter-sectoral coordination in planning and implementation of programmes through different sectors and agencies in the center and the states"?

Solution

The National Commission on Population, established in 1969 and chaired by the Prime Minister with the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission as vice chairman, has this specific mandate. The Commission's responsibilities include implementing the National Population Policy, promoting synergy between health, educational, environmental, and developmental programs, coordinating planning and implementation across different sectors at central and state levels, and developing public programs to support national population efforts.