NITI Aayog - Polity M.Lakshmikant Summary - UPSC notes
On January 1, 2015, the NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) was established. Before this, India had the Planning Commission.
NITI Aayog - Polity M.Lakshmikant Summary 1. Establishment of NITI Aayog When was it formed?
On January 1, 2015 , the NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) was established.
Before this, India had the Planning Commission , which existed for 65 years but was scrapped on August 13, 2014 , by the Modi Government . How was it created?
Just like the Planning Commission, NITI Aayog was created by an executive resolution of the Union Cabinet .
This means it was formed through a government decision, not by the Constitution or through any law passed in Parliament . What does this mean? It is NOT a constitutional body like the Election Commission. It is NOT a statutory body like the National Human Rights Commission. It is an extra-constitutional and non-statutory body. 2. What Does NITI Aayog Do? It acts as the Government’s Think Tank , helping to make important policies. Provides directional and policy advice to the government. Designs strategic, long-term policies and programs. Gives technica…