There were reports that some Commission officials were against the Rajan panel's suggestion to replace Gadgil- Mukherjee formula with Rajan Committee's Multi Dimensial Index for allocation funds to states.
Even if the new body focuses on long-term planning, it is unlikely to do so through five-year Plans.
Rajan Committee has evoked divergent reactions from the states.
'A lot will depend on the first Aayog and the power it derives.'
The need for co-ordinated policy between Centre and states was likewise foreseen and assigned.
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