“India’s transition from Planning Commission to NITI Aayog reflects a shift from centralized planning to cooperative federalism”. Evaluate the success and shortcomings of NITI Aayog in fostering cooperative federalism.
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Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure,
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure,
Q3. “India’s transition from Planning Commission to NITI Aayog reflects a shift from centralized planning to cooperative federalism”. Evaluate the success and shortcomings of NITI Aayog in fostering cooperative federalism. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: NIE
Why the question: 1st Jaunary 2025, marks the 10th birthday of a national organisation—the Niti Aayog—that succeeded the Planning Commission. Key Demand of the question: The question requires an evaluation of how the transition to NITI Aayog has impacted governance, highlighting its successes in fostering cooperative federalism while analyzing its structural and operational shortcomings. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Briefly introduce the rationale behind the transition from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog and its focus on cooperative and competitive federalism. Body: Explain the transition and its objectives, emphasizing the shift from centralized to collaborative planning. Discuss the successes of NITI Aayog in fostering cooperative federalism through policy innovation, state engagement, and competitive governance. Analyze the shortcomings, including lack of financial authority, institutional capacity, and gaps in long-term planning. Conclusion: Conclude by highlighting the potential of NITI Aayog to enhance cooperative federalism through reforms, emphasizing its role in achieving India’s developmental goals for 2047Bottom of Form
Why the question: 1st Jaunary 2025, marks the 10th birthday of a national organisation—the Niti Aayog—that succeeded the Planning Commission.
Key Demand of the question: The question requires an evaluation of how the transition to NITI Aayog has impacted governance, highlighting its successes in fostering cooperative federalism while analyzing its structural and operational shortcomings.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly introduce the rationale behind the transition from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog and its focus on cooperative and competitive federalism.
• Explain the transition and its objectives, emphasizing the shift from centralized to collaborative planning.
• Discuss the successes of NITI Aayog in fostering cooperative federalism through policy innovation, state engagement, and competitive governance.
• Analyze the shortcomings, including lack of financial authority, institutional capacity, and gaps in long-term planning.
Conclusion:
Conclude by highlighting the potential of NITI Aayog to enhance cooperative federalism through reforms, emphasizing its role in achieving India’s developmental goals for 2047Bottom of Form