Short intro (what it is):The National Institution for Transforming India, popularly known by its acronym NITI Aayog, is the Government of India’s premier policy think-tank and institutional mechanism for cooperative federalism. Formed to replace the old Planning Commission, NITI Aayog’s role is to provide strategic and technical advice, create knowledge and innovation platforms, and help…
Introduction The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) is India’s apex public policy think tank, established on 1st January 2015 by the Government of India. It replaced the Planning Commission, which had been in operation since 1950. The formation of NITI Aayog marked a significant shift from centralized planning to decentralized and cooperative federalism,…
Introduction India’s transformation into a globally significant economy depends on inclusive planning, decentralization, and sustainable practices. In this context, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), established in 2015, replaced the Planning Commission to better align with the needs of a dynamic and market-oriented economy. With the core principles of cooperative federalism, innovation, and…
Introduction NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) was established on January 1, 2015, to replace the Planning Commission. As a policy think tank of the Government of India, NITI Aayog plays a crucial role in shaping India’s long-term developmental strategies, formulating policies, and enhancing cooperative federalism. It serves as an advisory body providing directional…
Introduction The National Institution for Transforming India, commonly known as NITI Aayog, is a policy think tank of the Indian government that was established on January 1, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. NITI Aayog replaces the erstwhile Planning Commission, which had been in existence since 1950. The creation of NITI Aayog was a significant…