NITI Aayog@10: Fostering Cooperative Federalism
NITI Aayog, or the National Institution for Transforming India, was established on January 1, 2015, replacing the six-decade-old Planning Commission. The move marked a fundamental shift in India’s governance philosophy, moving away from a centralized, top-down model to a more collaborative and consultative approach. The core objective of NITI Aayog is to foster Cooperative Federalism, enabling states to play a more active role in the national development agenda.
Background
The central issue is the transition from the Planning Commission's command-and-control structure, which often dictated policies to states, to NITI Aayog's advisory and facilitative role.
This shift aims to empower states, but ....
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