NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is a policy think tank of the Government of India, established on January 1, 2015, replacing the Planning Commission. Its primary function is to foster cooperative federalism and provide directional and strategic guidance to the nation's development trajectory.
Key Functions of NITI Aayog:
- To evolve a shared vision of national development priorities, sectors and strategies, with the active involvement of States.
- To foster cooperative federalism through structured support initiatives and mechanisms with the States.
- To develop mechanisms to formulate credible plans at the village level and aggregate these progressively at higher levels of government.
- To ensure that national goals and priorities are reflected in the plans and strategies of individual States.
- To create a knowledge, innovation, and technology driven system to support informed decision making.
- To provide a platform for the engagement of experts, academia, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
Key Initiatives and Achievements:
NITI Aayog has been involved in numerous initiatives across various sectors, contributing to policy formulation and implementation. These include (but are not limited to):
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) implementation
- National Health Mission
- Digital India
- Skill India
- Atal Innovation Mission
For detailed information on specific initiatives, publications, and reports, please visit the official website.
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Note: This information is for general knowledge and may not be entirely exhaustive. For the most up-to-date and comprehensive information, please refer to the official NITI Aayog website.
