π NITI Aayog β National Institution for Transforming India
π NITI Aayog β National Institution for Transforming India
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Established: 1st January 2015
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Replaced: Planning Commission (established in 1950)
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πΉ What is NITI Aayog?
NITI Aayog is the policy think tank of the Government of India. It was created to provide strategic and technical advice on key policy matters, and to promote cooperative federalism between the Centre and the States.
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π― Objectives of NITI Aayog:
1. Foster cooperative federalism (strong coordination between Centre and States)
2. Create long-term strategies and policies for development
3. Help states in effective policy planning and implementation
4. Ensure inclusive and sustainable development from village to national level
5. Encourage data-driven policy making
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ποΈ Structure of NITI Aayog:
Position Role
Chairperson Prime Minister of India
Vice-Chairperson Appointed by the PM
CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Appointed by the Government
Full-time and part-time members Experts from various fields
Governing Council Chief Ministers of all states and Union Territories with legislatures
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π§ Major Functions of NITI Aayog:
β’ Acts as a think tank for the central government
β’ Helps in formulating national development strategies
β’ Monitors and evaluates implementation of government programs
β’ Promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology
β’ Prepares indices and reports to assess statesβ performance
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π¬ Major Initiatives of NITI Aayog:
Initiative Purpose
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) To promote startups and innovation
SDG India Index Measures Indiaβs progress on Sustainable Development Goals
Health Index Ranks states on health performance
School Education Quality Index Measures quality of school education
Aspirational Districts Programme Develops backward districts with targeted efforts
π Difference between Planning Commission and NITI Aayog:
Planning Commission NITI Aayog
Set up in 1950 Set up in 2015
Centralized planning approach Participatory and bottom-up planning
Allocated funds to states Does not allocate funds
More control-oriented More cooperative and advisory in nature
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π Summary:
Key Point Details
Full Name National Institution for Transforming India
Launched 1 January 2015
Chairman Prime Minister of India
Replaced Planning Commission
Purpose To provide policy inputs and promote cooperative federalism
Nature Advisory body (not financial allocator)
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