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?

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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.

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