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11. As per the Cabinet Resolution of 1 st January, 2015, the NITI Aayog c

As per the Cabinet Resolution of 1^st January, 2015, the NITI Aayog consists of:

1. Prime Minister of India
2. Governing Council comprising of Chief Minister of all the States and Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories
3. Rural Development Minister
4. Chief Executive Officer to be appointed by the Prime Minister

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1, 2 and 3

1, 2 and 4

1 and 2 only

3 and 4 only

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2023

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As per the Cabinet Resolution of 1st January, 2015, the NITI Aayog consists of the Prime Minister, the Governing Council (CMs of States and L-Gs of UTs), and a Chief Executive Officer.

NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is the premier policy ‘Think Tank’ of the Government of India, providing directional and policy inputs.

The structure of NITI Aayog includes (1) Chairperson: Prime Minister of India, (2) Governing Council: comprising Chief Ministers of all States and Lt. Governors of Union Territories, (3) Regional Councils: to address specific regional issues, (4) Vice-Chairperson: appointed by the Prime Minister, (5) Members: full-time, (6) Part-time Members: maximum 2 from leading universities/research organizations, (7) Ex-Officio Members: maximum 4 from the Union Council of Ministers nominated by the Prime Minister, and (8) Chief Executive Officer (CEO): appointed by the Prime Minister for a fixed tenure. Statement 3, ‘Rural Development Minister’, is not listed as a structural component (like Chairperson, Governing Council, CEO, or a mandatory Ex-Officio Member post) in the core resolution, although a minister holding this portfolio could potentially be nominated as an Ex-Officio Member. However, options 1, 2, and 4 are explicitly part of the fundamental structure.

12. Which among the following is/are the objective/objectives of the NITI

Which among the following is/are the objective/objectives of the NITI Aayog?

1. Imposing policies on the States/UTs
2. Allocation of funds at National and State levels
3. Design strategies and long-term policies and programme frame-works

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1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

3 only

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2023

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The correct answer is D) 3 only. NITI Aayog serves as a think tank and advisory body to the Government of India. Its core functions include designing strategic and long-term policies and program frameworks for the national and sub-national levels. Statements 1 and 2 describe functions that NITI Aayog does not perform.

– NITI Aayog fosters cooperative federalism by involving states in the policy-making process; it does not impose policies on states (Statement 1 is incorrect).
– Unlike the former Planning Commission, NITI Aayog does not have the power to allocate funds to states or ministries (Statement 2 is incorrect). Fund allocation is primarily done by the Union Finance Ministry and the Finance Commission.
– A key objective of NITI Aayog is to design strategic and long-term policy and program frameworks, monitor their implementation, and evaluate their impact (Statement 3 is correct).

NITI Aayog was established in 2015, replacing the Planning Commission. Its structure includes a Governing Council comprising state Chief Ministers and Lt. Governors of Union Territories, emphasizing its role in promoting cooperative federalism.

13. Which one of the following is not an objective of NITI Aayog?

Which one of the following is not an objective of NITI Aayog?

It provides a critical direction and strategic input for development process.

It functions as a ‘think tank’ in providing key elements of policy.

It monitors and evaluates the implementation of the programmes.

It offers a platform for resolution of inter-state conflicts as ‘provider of first and last resort’.

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2021

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NITI Aayog does not offer a platform for the resolution of inter-state conflicts as a ‘provider of first and last resort’.

– NITI Aayog serves as a ‘think tank’ (B), providing policy inputs and strategic direction (A) for development.
– It also monitors and evaluates the implementation of government programmes (C).
– NITI Aayog promotes cooperative federalism by providing a platform for states to interact and share best practices, but it is not a judicial or quasi-judicial body for resolving inter-state disputes definitively.

Resolution of inter-state conflicts, especially legal disputes, falls within the purview of the judiciary (e.g., Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction under Article 131 for disputes between states or between the Union and states) or specialized bodies like the Inter-State Council (Article 263) or tribunals established for specific issues like water disputes. NITI Aayog’s role is primarily advisory, catalytic, and facilitative, not dispute resolution as a final authority.