Functions of NITI Aayog
Q. Which of the following are functions of NITI Aayog?
1) To formulate credible plans at the village level
2) Partnerships with National and International Think Tanks
3) To focus on technology upgradation and capacity building for implementation of programmes and initiatives- Published on 29 Aug 16a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
Apart from above NITI Aayog’s functions are:
- To develop mechanisms to formulate credible plans at the village level and aggregate these progressively at higher levels of government
- To pay special attention to the sections of our society that may be at risk of not benefitting adequately from economic progress
- To ensure, on areas that are specifically referred to it, that the interests of national security are incorporated in economic strategy and policy
- Feedback for constant innovative improvements
- To mainstream external ideas into Government policies, through collaboration with national and international experts;
- To be the Government’s link to the outside world, outside experts and practitioners;
