NITI Aayog

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NITI Aayog replaced Planning Commission on 1 January 2015

NITI = National Institution for Transforming India

NITI Aayog established by Cabinet Resolution (non-constitutional, non-statutory)

NITI Aayog has NO power to allocate funds — KEY difference from Planning Commission

PM is the Chairperson of NITI Aayog (same as Planning Commission)

NITI Aayog has a CEO appointed by PM — equivalent to Secretary rank

NITI Aayog works as policy think-tank promoting cooperative federalism

All Chief Ministers and Lt Governors are members of Governing Council

NITI Aayog focuses on bottom-up approach instead of top-down planning

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched under NITI Aayog for startups

NITI Aayog publishes SDG India Index to track sustainable development goals

15th Finance Commission replaced Gadgil Formula for fund allocation

NITI Aayog has Vice Chairperson, CEO, full-time members, and special invitees