Question 12critically examineGS3GS3
As NITI Aayog completes 10 years of its establishment, critically examine its role in the planning and development paradigm of governance in India. (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
NITI Aayog is a non statutory body established to replace planning commission and to promote competitive and cooperative governance in the country.
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Main Body
NITI Aayog is a non statutory body established to replace planning commission and to promote competitive and cooperative governance in the country. Role of NITI Aayog in Planning and Development: 1) Bottom Up Planning: Vision for India 2047 and 2035 prepared based on input from multiple level. 2) State Involvement in spirit of cooperative federalism: Team India approachChief Minister of state part of governing council. 3) Regional forum: By Northeast forum for tackling region specific issues.
4Expert Advice: NITI Aayog maintains pool of experts and act as consultant for states' development plans. 5) Evaluation for competition: Export Preparedness Index, Sustainability index → promote states to improve development parameters. 6) Aspirational District program: Deltas among and loans on backward areas ensued inclusive development. Major issues with NITI Aayog in planning and development: 1) Central Control: Control of Union government in appointment of NITI Aayog members → Allegation promote centralisation. 2) Limited participation of states: Built by west Bengal, Delhi etc.
3Recommendatory Advises: NITI Aayog duties not binding and case not implemented by state government - Model Land Leasing Act and Benchmarking. 4) Lack financial powers: Constraint to planning commission NITI Aayog lack financial power. 5) Lack of knowledge and capacity of ground pt. situation: Suggestion of private solution of District hospitals by NITI Aayog. Measures: Statutory capacity building and Financial Advisory to NITI Aayog Recruitment of experts and High-power evaluation authority NITI Aayog and NITA Aayog is an important body to ensure planned development to realise vision of India in 2047. However better trust building with states is need of an hour.
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Conclusion
NITA Aayog is an important body to ensure planned development to realise vision of India in 2047. However better trust building with states is need of an hour.
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Topper
Jayant Garg
AIR 642024
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Economic Development
Planning
NITI Aayog governance and institutional framework
Writing Stats
315
Total words
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analytical
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