Question Q.12GS2GS2
Assess the role of NITI Aayog over the past decade in promoting cooperative and competitive federalism.
Main Body
NITI Aayog was established in 2015 as the national think tank with an aspiration to transform India, and it replaced Planning Commission. Role of NITI Aayog in promoting cooperative federalism: 1) Ensures "bottom-up" approach for driving economic growth. 2) Role of members from various states such as Chief Minister of states. This ensures cooperation for federalism. 3) Being a think tank, NITI Aayog
assess the state of fiscal health of states and provide suggestions based on regional needs. 4) Participation of states leads to building "consensus"This strengthen federal relationship Competitive federalism: 1) Ensures healthy competition among states through release of ranking [Logo] Multidimensional Poverty Index, Ease of doing Business, LEADS, etc. 2) Quality of life ensured via assessment of resources. [Logo] Composite Water Management Report.
3States involved in healthy competition tend to progress via enhanced governance and management. Limitation: 1) Federal tension with opposition ruled states. 2) NITI Aayog is a "toothless tiger" due to statutory backing 3) Dominated by centre and executive 4) Neglect of technical expertise 5) Lack of fund and functionaries 6) Being a think tank, it has less function vis-a-vis Planning commission Strengthening federalism demand cooperation in letter and spirit via effective role of states in national growth
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Conclusion
Strengthening federalism demand cooperation in letter and spirit via effective role of states in national growth
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Topper
UJJWAL PRIYANK
AIR 102025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances
Federalism
NITI Aayog's role in federalism
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