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National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)

National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog): Structure, Vision, Objectives, Members, and Sub-Groups

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,…

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Finance Commission in India

Finance Commission in India: Establishment, Objectives, and Significance

Introduction In a federal system like India, the distribution of financial resources between the Union government and the states is one of the most important aspects of governance. Both levels of government have constitutionally assigned responsibilities for expenditure and revenue generation, but their capacities often differ. To ensure fairness, balance, and efficiency in fiscal federalism,…

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