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DISHA DHANKHARAIR 235· 2025

Question Q2GS2GS2

Discuss the need to replace Planning Commission as the policy think tank in 2015 to replace Planning Commission as the policy think tank. It suggested Centre-State relations, modifying the earlier top down movement of funds & decisions by empowering federalism.

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Introduction

NITI Aayog was constituted in 2015 to replace Planning Commission as the policy think tank.

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Main Body

NITI Aayog was constituted in 2015 to replace Planning Commission as the policy think tank. It suggested Centre-State relations, modifying the earlier top down movement of funds & decisions by empowering federalism.

Significance of NITI Aayog:

Emphasis on bottom up approach
Credence based policy making
Catalyst for innovation
Strengthens inclusive growth & regional development

Role in promoting cooperative federalism:

1. Decentralised planning - 'Team India' approach to planning. Governing Council of CMs.

2. Sharing best practices across states - facilitates cross regional learning & Tamil Nadu's skill initiates & Kerala's

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Diagram

Mind map showing 'Significance of NITI Aayog' with branches: emphasis on bottom up approach, credence based policy making, catalyst for innovation, strengthens inclusive growth & regional development

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Examiner score
1.04/10

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Topper

DISHA DHANKHAR

AIR 2352025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Federalism

NITI Aayog and cooperative federalism

Writing Stats

109

Total words

5

Paragraphs

4

Bullets

explanatory

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