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National Development Council |
NITI Aayog or the National Institution for Transforming India is a policy think tank of the Indian government that provides inputs regarding the different programmes and policies of the government. On January 1, 2015, the NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) was established as the successor to the Planning Commission after it was scrapped on the 13th August, 2014, the Modi Government.
Shared Vision: Develop a collective vision for national development priorities, sectors, and strategies with active State involvement.
Cooperative Federalism: Foster cooperative federalism through ongoing structured support initiatives and mechanisms, recognizing the role of strong States in building a robust nation.
Local-Level Planning: Create mechanisms for formulating credible plans at the village level, progressively aggregating them at higher government levels.
National Security Integration: Ensure that, in specific areas, national security interests are integrated into economic strategy and policy.
Inclusive Development: Pay special attention to sections of society at risk of not benefiting adequately from economic progress.
Strategic Frameworks: Design strategic, long-term policy and program frameworks, monitoring progress, and making innovative improvements based on feedback.
Partnerships and Advice: Provide advice and encourage partnerships between key stakeholders, national and international think tanks, and educational/policy research institutions.
Knowledge and Innovation: Create a collaborative knowledge, innovation, and entrepreneurial support system involving national and international experts and partners.
Issue Resolution Platform: Offer a platform for resolving inter-sectoral and inter-departmental issues to accelerate the implementation of the development agenda.
Resource Centre: Maintain a State-of-the-Art Resource Centre, serving as a repository for research on good governance and best practices, disseminating them to stakeholders.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Actively monitor and evaluate program implementation, identifying needed resources to enhance the probability of success and scope of delivery.
Technology and Capacity Building: Focus on technology upgradation and capacity building for the effective implementation of programs and initiatives.
Additional Activities: Undertake any necessary activities to further the execution of the national development agenda and the mentioned objectives.
Composition of NITI Aayog
(a) Chairperson: Headed by the Prime Minister of India.
(b) Governing Council: Includes Chief Ministers of all States, Chief Ministers of Union Territories with Legislatures (Delhi, Puducherry, and Jammu and Kashmir), and Lt. Governors of other Union Territories.
(c) Regional Councils:
(d) Special Invitees: Experts, specialists, and practitioners with relevant domain knowledge, nominated by the Prime Minister.
(e) Full-time Organisational Framework:
The NITI Aayog is based on the following seven pillars of effective governance:
7 Pillars of NITI Aayog
Core Hubs:
Team India Hub:
Knowledge and Innovation Hub:
Main Functions:
Functional Divisions: The various cells includes Administration and Support Units, Agriculture and Allied Sectors, Aspirational Districts Programme Cell, Communication and Social Media Cell, Data Management and Analysis, and Frontier Technologies, Economics and Finance Cell, Education, Governance and Research, Governing Council Secretariat and Coordination, Infrastructure-Connectivity, Infrastructure-Energy, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Natural Resources and Environment, and Island Development, and Project Appraisal and Management Division.
Cooperative Federalism is a concept that emphasizes the collaboration and partnership between the central government and state governments to achieve common goals and promote balanced development. Here are some key points highlighting how NITI Aayog contributes to this concept:
Platform for Collaboration: It serves as a platform for the central government and state governments to collaborate. It brings together states as "Team India" to collectively work towards the national development agenda.
High-Level Meetings: Regular meetings are conducted between the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, and all Chief Ministers. This provides a forum for discussing national issues and aligning strategies for development.
Subgroups of Chief Ministers: Subgroups of Chief Ministers are formed to address specific subjects of national importance. This allows for in-depth discussions and tailored solutions for critical issues.
Policy Support and Capacity Development: The organization provides policy support and capacity development initiatives for State and Union Territory functionaries. This ensures that state governments have the necessary skills and knowledge to implement policies effectively.
Aspirational Districts Programme: The launch of the Aspirational Districts Programme focuses on the development of backward districts, promoting inclusivity, and reducing regional disparities.
Theme-Based Engagements: NITI Aayog engages with states in various sectors through theme-based extensive interactions. This helps in addressing specific challenges and opportunities in different areas.
Model Laws and Interventions: NITI Aayog plays a role in framing model laws, such as those related to land leasing and agriculture marketing reforms. Additionally, it implements area-specific interventions for the development of North Eastern and Himalayan States and island regions.
Technical Advice and Programmes: The organization provides relevant technical advice to the central government, states, and union territories. It establishes models and programs for infrastructure development and promotes public-private partnerships, as seen in the Development Support Services to States and Union Territories (DSSS) and the Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital (SATH) programme.
The NITI Aayog is supported by autonomous bodies explained below:
The Erstwhile Planning Commission, established in March 1950, was not a constitutional or statutory body in India but played a crucial role in planning for social and economic development. It operated as a staff agency, offering advice without executive responsibilities, which rested with the Central and State Governments.
Functions:
Composition:
Critical Evaluation: Initially designed as a staff agency, the Planning Commission evolved into a powerful authority, drawing criticism as a 'Super Cabinet' or 'Parallel Cabinet.' Critics, including the First Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), viewed it as potentially overshadowing the constitutional authority of ministers. Other experts, like K. Santhanam, noted concerns about the Planning Commission's dominance resembling a unitary system. Additionally, observations by R.V. Rajalluannar highlighted overlaps between the Planning Commission and Finance Commission functions in federal fiscal transfers.
National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision-making and deliberations on development matters in India presided over by the Prime Minister.
National Development Council was set up on August 6, 1952, to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Plan, to promote common economic policies in all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country. The last meeting (57th) of the NDC was held on the 27th of December, 2012 to approve the 12th Plan (2012-2017).
The NDC is composed of the following members.
1. The Prime Minister of India (as its chairman/ head).
2. All Union Cabinet Ministers (since 1967).
3. The Chief Ministers of all the states.
4. The Chief Ministers/ administrators of all union territories.
5. Members of the Planning Commission (now NITI A.yog).
1. To secure cooperation of states in the execution of the Plan.
2. To strengthen and mobilise the efforts and resources of the nation in support of the Plan.
3. To promote common economic policies in all vital spheres.
4. To ensure balanced and rapid develop ment of all parts of the country.
1. To prescribe guidelines for preparation of the national Plan.
2. To consider the national Plan as prepared by the Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog).
3. To make an assessment of the resources required for implementing the Plan and to suggest measures for augmenting them.
4. To consider important questions of social and economic policy affecting national development.
5. To review the working of the national Plan from time to time.
6. To recommend measures for achievement of the aims and targets set out in the national Plan.
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