Question

What does 'NITI' stand for in NITI Ayog ?

1. National Institution for Transforming India
2. National Institute for Training & Intelligence
3. National Institute for Teaching & Information
4. National Institution for Technology in India

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : National Institution for Transforming India

The correct answer is National Institution for Transforming India.

• 'NITI' in NITI Ayog stands for National Institution for Transforming India.

• Niti Aayog
  • The National Institution for Transforming India, also called NITI Aayog, was formed via a resolution of the Union Cabinet on January 1, 2015.
  • The Government of India, in keeping with its reform agenda, constituted the NITI Aayog to replace the Planning Commission instituted in 1950.
  • Chairperson:
    • Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister.
  • Vice-Chairperson:
    • Dr. Rajiv Kumar
  • Full-Time Members:
    • Shri V.K. Saraswat.
    • Prof. Ramesh Chand.
    • Dr. V. K. Paul​.