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Which among the following body was established in place of Planning Commission?
1. NITI Aayog
2. Kothari Commission
3. Modi Commission
4. None of these

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : NITI Aayog

The correct answer is NITI Aayog.

  • NITI Aayog was set up on 1st January 2015, replacing the 65 years old Planning Commission.
  • The Governing Council of NITI Aayog, with The Prime Minister as its Chairman, comprises Chief Ministers of all States and Lt. Governors of Union Territories (UTs).
  • On 7 June 2018, the Prime Minister approved the reconstitution of NITI Aayog to include Ex-officio members and Special Invitees consisting of Experts and Specialists with domain knowledge.
  • There will be a maximum of four Ex-Officio members from the Union council of ministers nominated by the Prime minister.

 

  • The National Institution for Transforming India, also called NITI Aayog, was formed via a resolution of the Union Cabinet on January 1, 2015.
    • NITI Aayog is the premier policy ‘Think Tank’ of the Government of India, providing both directional and policy inputs.
    • While designing strategic and long-term policies and programs for the Government of India, NITI Aayog also provides relevant technical advice to the Centre and States.
  • NITI Aayog Chairperson: Narendra Modi.
  • NITI Aayog Headquarter: New Delhi.

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