Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part F (2021)

NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is a policy think tank of the Government of India, established in 2015 to replace the Planning Commission of India. It serves as a platform for the Government of India to engage with states and union territories to formulate and implement development policies and programs. NITI Aayog's primary objective is to foster cooperation between the central and state governments, as well as other stakeholders, to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) and promote inclusive growth. NITI Aayog declaration made by the Prime Minister of India regarding NITI Aayog. However, it's important to note that NITI Aayog was established on January 1, 2015, to replace the Planning Commission.

It was created through a resolution of the Union Cabinet, which was approved by the President of India. The establishment of NITI Aayog was a significant policy decision made by the government at that time, with the aim of fostering cooperative federalism, promoting inclusive and sustainable development, and aligning India's policies with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). NITI Aayog is an important institution in India's governance framework, focusing on holistic and sustainable development to transform India into a vibrant and prosperous nation.