Question

Which of the following statement is\are correct about the NITI Aayog ?

1. The aim of NITI Aayog is to achieve Sustainable Development Goals and to enhance cooperative federalism in the country
2. The Prime Minister of India is the ex officio Chairperson of the NITI Aayog.
3. There are 8 full time members in the NITI Aayog.

• A. 2 only
• B. All
• C. 1 only
• D. 1, 2

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1, 2

NITI Aayog

• NITI Aayog, which stands for the National Institution for Transforming India, is a policy think tank and advisory body of the Indian government.
• It was established in 2015, by replacing the Planning Commission
• It is the nodal agency tasked with catalyzing economic development, and fostering cooperative federalism through the involvement of State Governments of India in the economic policy-making process.
• One of its primary objectives is to work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations.
• These SDGs encompass a range of global development targets, including poverty reduction, gender equality, clean energy, and more.
• NITI Aayog plays a crucial role in formulating and implementing policies and strategies to meet these goals,

Composition of NITI Aayog 

1. Prime Minister of India is the Chairperson
2. Governing Council consists of the Chief Ministers of all the States and Lt. Governors of Union Territories in India.
3. Regional Councils will be created to address particular issues and possibilities affecting more than one state. These will be formed for a fixed term. It will be summoned by the Prime Minister. It will consist of the Chief Ministers of States and Lt. Governors of Union Territories. These will be chaired by the Chairperson of the NITI Aayog or his nominee.
4. Special invitees: Eminent experts, specialists with relevant domain knowledge, which will be nominated by the Prime Minister.
   
   

The full-time organizational framework will include, in addition to the Prime Minister as the Chairperson:

1. 1. Vice-Chairperson (appointed by the Prime Minister)
   2. Members:
      • Full-time
      • Part-time members: Maximum of 2 members from foremost universities, leading research organizations, and other innovative organizations in an ex-officio capacity. Part-time members will be on a rotational basis.
   3. Ex Officio members: Maximum of 4 members of the Council of Ministers which is to be nominated by the Prime Minister.
   4. Chief Executive Officer: CEO will be appointed by the Prime Minister for a fixed tenure. He will be in the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.