Is NITI Aayog and NDC same?

Since the inception of NITI Aayog’s Governing Council (which has almost the same composition and roles as NDC), the NDC has had no work assigned to it nor did it have any meetings. In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Planning Commission’s abolition and created NITI Aayog through an executive resolution.

What is the main difference between NITI Aayog and Planning Commission?

NITI Aayog is basically a think-tank or an advisory body. The Planning Commission had the power to impose policies on States and for the projects approved by the Planning Commission. The powers for allocation of funds have not been given to the NITI Aayog. The powers are with the Finance Ministry.

What is function of National Development Council?

The National Development Council (NDC) establishes the Department of Overall Planning (DOP) in order to help plan, coordinate, and review national development policies and plans.

What is the other name of NITI Aayog?

National Institution for Transforming India, better known as NITI Aayog, was formed via a resolution of the Union Cabinet on 1 January 2015.

Is NITI Aayog an advisory body?

Notes: NITI Aayog is neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body. It is a non-constitutional or extra-constitutional body because it is not created by the Constitution of India and also a non-statutory body as it is not created by an Act of the Parliament.

What are the seven pillars of Niti Aayog?

NITI Aaayog is based on the 7 pillars of effective governance – (1) Pro-People (2) Pro-Activity (3) Participation (4) Empowering (5) Inclusion of all (6) Equality (7) Transparency.

What are the objectives of Niti Aayog How does it improve upon the erstwhile Planning Commission?

The NITI Aayog will develop mechanisms to formulate credible plans to the village level and aggregate these progressively at higher levels of government. The NITI Aayog will create a knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurial support system through a collaborative community of national and international experts.

What is Niti AYOG 5 year plan?

From 1947 to 2017, the Indian economy was premised on the concept of planning. This was carried through the Five-Year Plans, developed, executed, and monitored by the Planning Commission (1951-2014) and the NITI Aayog (2015-2017).

Who is secretary of National Development Council?

NDC is the apex body to take decisions on matters related to approval of five-year plans of the country. The Chairman of NDC is the Prime Minister of India. The secretary of the Planning Commission is also the secretary of the NDC. The administrative assistance is also provided by the Planning Commission.

Who is president of NITI Aayog?

Narendra Modi
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