The government reconstituted the NITI Aayog with four full-time members and 15 Union Ministers.
About NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog:
- NITI Aayog is the premier policy ‘Think Tank’ of the Government of India, providing both directional and policy inputs.
- It was established in 2015 by the Union Cabinet resolution, under the NDA government, to modernize policy-making and replace the Planning Commission’s top-down strategy with a bottom-up approach.
- Focuses on sustainable development goals and enhancing cooperative federalism by fostering the involvement of State Governments in the economic policy-making process.
Composition:
- Chairperson: Prime Minister of India.
- Governing Council: Includes the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers of all states and Union Territories (UTs) with legislatures, and Lieutenant Governors of other UTs.
- Ex-Officio Members: Up to four members of the Union Council of Ministers, nominated by the Prime Minister.
- Special Invitees: Experts, specialists, and practitioners with relevant domain knowledge, also nominated by the Prime Minister.
- Part-time Members: Selected from leading universities and research institutions.
- CEO: Appointed by the Prime Minister for a fixed tenure, holds the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.
- Regional Councils: Formed to address specific issues affecting more than one state or region.
Mandate:
- Oversees the adoption and monitoring of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the country.
- Promotes competitive and cooperative federalism among states and UTs, moving away from the earlier bargaining federalism model.
- Nodal agency for catalyzing economic development through a collaborative approach involving state governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is NITI Aayog?
NITI Aayog, or the National Institution for Transforming India, is a government institution for catalyzing economic development and fostering cooperative federalism in India.
What is the main role of NITI Aayog in the Indian government?
NITI Aayog provides policy inputs and modernizes policy-making in India.
Who is the Chairperson of NITI Aayog?
The Prime Minister of India serves as the Chairperson.
How does NITI Aayog differ from the former Planning Commission?
It focuses on a bottom-up approach and cooperative federalism.