NITI AAYOG

NITI Aayog has completed 10 years of its establishment.

NITI Aayog

Established: NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) was founded in 2015 as a government think tank.
Objective: It replaced the Planning Commission to address modern challenges like sustainable development, policy innovation, and governance reforms.
Structure:

- Chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
- The Vice-Chairperson and CEO oversee executive operations.

- Composed of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers of states, and Union Territories.
- Includes Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories (except Delhi and Puducherry), the Vice-Chairman, and full-time members of NITI Aayog.

Roles of NITI Aayog

Policy Advisory: Provides strategic and technical guidance to the central and state governments.
Promotes Cooperative Federalism: Encourages collaboration between state and central governments in decision-making processes.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Oversees policy implementation to ensure alignment with long-term developmental objectives.
Fostering Innovation: Encourages research, innovation, and technological advancements in critical sectors.
SDG Implementation: Aligns India’s developmental strategies with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Challenges Faced by NITI Aayog

Limited Authority: Lacks executive power to enforce recommendations, reducing its influence on policy implementation.
State-Centre Coordination: Achieving seamless cooperation between state and central governments remains a challenge.
Data Deficiency: Relies on accurate data, but inconsistencies and gaps in state-provided data hinder effective policymaking.
Resource Constraints: Faces difficulties in executing plans due to limited resources and competing priorities.
Resistance to Change: Some states and political entities resist initiatives, fearing loss of autonomy or mismatch with local needs.

Vision Plans of NITI Aayog for India

Agenda 2030: Focuses on achieving SDGs by tackling issues like poverty, education, healthcare, clean energy, and gender equality.
15-Year Vision Document: Lays out a roadmap for development from 2020 to 2035, emphasizing economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability.
Data and Innovation Focus: Advocates digital transformation, innovation, and evidence-based policymaking to boost economic progress and governance efficiency.