Consider the following statements regarding the NITI Aayog :
- The State Governments and the local bodies must be made equal partners in the development process through the following changes :
- 1. Understanding and supporting their developmental needs and aspirations.
- 2. Incorporating varied local realities into national policies and programmes with the required flexibility.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC SO-Steno – 2018
NITI Aayog was established with the aim of fostering cooperative federalism and enabling greater participation of states in the policy-making process. Statement 1 directly reflects this goal by emphasizing understanding and supporting states’ specific needs and aspirations. Statement 2 reflects the shift from a centralized planning approach to one that incorporates local realities and allows flexibility in implementing national programs, another core principle of NITI Aayog’s design.