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NITI Aayog

What is NITI Aayog?

The NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India is a policy think tank and a government body in India. NITI Aayog was formed on January 1, 2015, after dissolving the Planning Commission. The NITI Aayog is an important forum for formulating cooperative federalism and strategic policy. Its primary focus lies in fostering sustainable and inclusive economic growth, underpinned by a culture of strategic thinking and innovation. Collaborating closely with state governments, subject matter experts, industry stakeholders, and international organizations, the NITI Aayog works towards achieving development goals through a concerted and holistic approach.

Objectives of NITI Aayog

  • Facilitating a unified vision for national development priorities through active state engagement and cooperative federalism.

  • Highlighting grassroots planning with aggregation at higher levels, ensuring inclusivity, and integrating national security into economic strategies.

  • Directing special attention towards marginalized segments to promote equitable progress and development.

  • Implementing meticulous monitoring of strategic policies with provisions for adaptive improvements.

  • Encouraging partnerships and functioning as a knowledge hub to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.

  • Resolving inter-departmental issues and maintaining a resource center for the dissemination of governance best practices.

  • Conducting rigorous program evaluation to ensure efficient resource allocation and technological capacity building.

  • Undertaking supplementary activities to advance the national development agenda in line with evolving economic dynamics and goals.

Features of NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog is proactively positioning itself as an advanced resource center equipped with the requisite expertise and agility to boost rapid decision-making, drive research and innovation, offer a strategic policy roadmap for the government, and effectively address unpredictable challenges. Supported by the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Organization (DMEO), the flagship initiative Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), and the autonomous entity National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development (NILERD), NITI Aayog operates under four key pillars:

  • Policy and Programme Framework: Crafting comprehensive frameworks to guide policy formulation and program implementation in line with national development objectives.

  • Cooperative Federalism: Fostering a collaborative approach with state governments to ensure effective implementation and alignment of development initiatives.

  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Employing robust mechanisms to monitor the progress and evaluate the impact of various policies and programs, ensuring accountability and efficacy.

  • Think Tank and Knowledge and Innovation Hub: Functioning as a think tank, fostering intellectual discourse, and serving as a hub for knowledge exchange and innovation to drive sustainable development.