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The 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog was recently held in New Delhi, chaired by the Prime Minister, under the theme “Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047”.

About NITI Aayog

• NITI Aayog is the premier policy think-tank of the Government of India, established through a Union Cabinet resolution in January 2015, replacing the erstwhile Planning Commission.
• It is neither a Constitutional body nor a statutory body, as it has been created by an executive decision, not through legislation or constitutional amendment.
• NITI Aayog has a twin mandate:
  • To oversee the adoption, implementation, and monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the country.
  • To promote both competitive and cooperative federalism by enhancing the involvement of States and Union Territories in the development process.

Composition and Organisational Structure

• The Chairperson of NITI Aayog is the Prime Minister of India.
• The Governing Council of NITI Aayog includes:
  • The Prime Minister as its head,
  • The Chief Ministers of all States and UTs with legislatures,
  • Lieutenant Governors of other UTs,
  • A maximum of four Union Ministers as ex-officio members, nominated by the Prime Minister,
  • The Vice-Chairperson, appointed by the Prime Minister,
  • Full-time Members of NITI Aayog,
  • Special Invitees (domain experts and specialists) nominated by the Prime Minister.
• Regional Councils are constituted for specific durations to address particular regional issues affecting more than one state. These councils are:
  • Convened by the Prime Minister, and
  • Comprised of the Chief Ministers and Lt. Governors of the concerned region.
• The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog is:
  • Appointed by the Prime Minister for a fixed tenure,
  • Holds the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.

Key Objectives of NITI Aayog

• To formulate credible and inclusive development plans at the village level, with a focus on the marginalized and vulnerable sections of society who risk being left out of economic growth.
• To ensure that national security considerations are integrated into the formulation of economic policies and strategies.
• To establish a knowledge-driven, innovation-friendly, and entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports long-term sustainable development.
• To act as a platform for the resolution of inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination issues, enabling smoother policy implementation.

NITI Aayog FAQs

Q1. When was NITI Aayog established and what did it replace?
Ans: NITI Aayog was established on 1st January 2015, replacing the Planning Commission of India.

Q2. What is the full form of NITI Aayog?
Ans: National Institution for Transforming India Aayog.

Q3. Who is the Chairperson of NITI Aayog?
Ans: The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairperson of NITI Aayog.

Source: IE