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

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

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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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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.

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