Introduction
From Planning toPartnership
Established in 2015, NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission, signifying a fundamental shift in India's economic
governance. Born from distinct historical conditions, its structure and functions are tailored to a dynamic, cooperative
federal system.
Planning Commission (1950)
Centralized planning for a nascent economy, often
overriding state priorities.
NITI Aayog (2015)
A policy think tank advising both central and state
governments, fostering collaboration.
3.
Core Mandate
Strategic AdvisoryRole
NITI Aayog functions primarily as a premier policy think tank for the Government of India, offering strategic and
technical advice across various economic and policy-making domains.
Central Government
Advisory
Provides expert guidance on
national policy formulation and
implementation.
State Government Support
Collaborates with states,
offering tailored advice to
address regional challenges.
Holistic Policy Framework
Aims for integrated policy
solutions that encompass
diverse sectors and
stakeholders.
4.
Organizational Structure
Leadership andGovernance
NITI Aayog's structure ensures broad representation and expert involvement, from top leadership to rotational academic members,
reflecting its collaborative and knowledge-driven approach.
• Chairperson: The Prime Minister of India.
• Governing Council: Prime Minister, Chief Ministers of all
States/UTs, and LGs/Administrators of UTs without legislatures.
• Regional Councils: Formed for specific inter-state issues, headed by PM or nominee.
5.
Organizational Structure
Full-Time Framework
TheAayog's day-to-day operations and strategic insights are managed by a dedicated full-time team, ensuring continuous policy development and over
Vice Chairperson
In charge of daily activities, holds Cabinet
Minister rank.
Full-time Members
Four members, rank of Union Minister of
State, contributing sector-specific
expertise.
Part-time Members
Two academics from leading institutions,
appointed rotationally for diverse
perspectives.
Ex-officio Members
Up to four Union Cabinet Ministers nominated by the Prime Minister.
Chief Executive Officer
Secretary to GoI rank, appointed by PM, with a fixed tenure,
serving as Member-Secretary.
6.
Key Objectives
Driving NationalDevelopment
NITI Aayog's objectives are centered on fostering strong Centre-State coordination, shared national priorities, and
robust policy frameworks to accelerate India's developmental trajectory.
Policy Advisory Strategic and technical advice to Central and State
governments across policy domains.
Coordination & Synergy Enhancing Centre-State and inter-Ministerial
coordination for seamless governance.
Cooperative Federalism Building a shared vision for national development,
strengthening partnership between Centre and
States.
7.
Operational Functions
Bottom-Up Planning
NITIAayog emphasizes a bottom-up approach, ensuring that development plans are credible, locally informed, and
progressively aggregated to form a national mission strategy.
Village-Level Planning
Formulating credible plans at the
grassroots, reflecting local needs.
Aggregated Development
Progressively consolidating local
plans into higher levels of
government.
National Vision
Evolving a comprehensive
national mission strategy and
vision statement.
8.
Operational Functions
Knowledge &Innovation
The Aayog actively builds a robust knowledge, innovation, and entrepreneurial support system by involving national and international experts.
Expert Collaboration
Engaging leading minds from academia, research, and industry.
Innovation Hub
Knowledge and Innovation Hub spearheads this function, fostering new ideas.
Entrepreneurial Support
Creating an ecosystem conducive to start-ups and new ventures.
9.
Operational Functions
Monitoring &Evaluation
NITI Aayog plays a crucial role in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of policies, schemes, and programs,
while also focusing on capacity building and technological upgradation.
Policy Oversight
Ensuring efficient
implementation and impact
assessment of government
initiatives.
Capacity Building
Strengthening human resources
and institutional capabilities
across all government levels.
Technology Upgradation
Promoting adoption of modern
technology for improved
governance and service delivery.
10.
Key Takeaways
Future ofIndian Policy
NITI Aayog stands as a testament to India's evolving governance model, prioritizing collaboration, innovation, and evidence-
based policy-making for inclusive and sustainable development.
Think Tank
Premier policy advisory body.
Cooperative Federalism
Fostering Centre-State partnership.
Bottom-Up Planning
Grassroots-driven development.
Global Expertise
Leveraging national & international
knowledge.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Ensuring policy effectiveness.