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NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is the premier policy think tank of the Government of India, established to replace the Planning Commission in 2015. It aims to foster involvement and participation in the economic policy-making process by the State Governments of India.

Key Functions and Objectives:

  1. Policy Formulation: Develops strategic and long-term policies and programs for the government and provides relevant technical advice to the center and states.
  2. Cooperative Federalism: Promotes cooperative federalism by fostering the involvement of State Governments in the economic policy-making process.
  3. Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitors and evaluates the implementation of programs and initiatives, ensuring that they align with the development agenda.
  4. Research and Innovation: Acts as a platform for innovation by conducting research and promoting a culture of evidence-based policy-making.
  5. Sustainable Development: Focuses on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth.

Key Initiatives:

  1. Aspirational Districts Programme: Aims to rapidly transform the most underdeveloped districts across India.
  2. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM): Promotes a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the country.
  3. Health and Nutrition: Initiatives like the National Nutrition Mission (Poshan Abhiyaan) to tackle malnutrition and improve health outcomes.
  4. Governance Reforms: Recommends measures to improve governance and service delivery in various sectors.

Significance:

  • Strategic Planning: Provides a framework for strategic planning and resource allocation to ensure balanced regional development.
  • Evidence-Based Policy Making: Uses data and evidence for informed policy-making and efficient implementation.
  • Innovation and Technology: Encourages innovation and the use of technology to address developmental challenges.
  • Inclusive Growth: Ensures that the benefits of economic growth reach all sections of society, particularly the marginalized and disadvantaged groups.

NITI Aayog plays a crucial role in shaping India’s development agenda, promoting cooperative federalism, and ensuring that policies and programs are effectively implemented for the nation’s progress​​.

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