While Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog in the spirit of cooperative federalism, the NITI Aayog now suffers from both structural and functional issues. Analyze.

Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.

Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.

Q3. While Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog in the spirit of cooperative federalism, the NITI Aayog now suffers from both structural and functional issues. Analyze. (10M)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: The Hindu, Insights on India

Why the question: 10 State and Union Territory representatives skipped the ninth Governing Council meeting of the NITI Aayog. Key Demand of the question: Analyze the structural and functional issues faced by NITI Aayog despite its establishment to promote cooperative federalism. Directive: Analyze – Evaluate the structural and functional issues of NITI Aayog. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Briefly introduce the transition from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog. Body: First part: State the role and objectives of NITI Aayog in promoting cooperative federalism. Second part: Structural Issues Limited representation and involvement of states. Lack of financial authority. Insufficient resources. Third part: Functional Issues Coordination challenges between central and state governments. Role ambiguity. Underrepresentation of states in key meetings. Conclusion: Suggest reforms to enhance effectiveness.

Why the question:

10 State and Union Territory representatives skipped the ninth Governing Council meeting of the NITI Aayog.

Key Demand of the question:

Analyze the structural and functional issues faced by NITI Aayog despite its establishment to promote cooperative federalism.

Directive:

Analyze – Evaluate the structural and functional issues of NITI Aayog.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Briefly introduce the transition from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog.

First part: State the role and objectives of NITI Aayog in promoting cooperative federalism.

Second part: Structural Issues

Limited representation and involvement of states.

Lack of financial authority.

Insufficient resources.

Third part: Functional Issues

Coordination challenges between central and state governments.

Role ambiguity.

Underrepresentation of states in key meetings.

Conclusion:

Suggest reforms to enhance effectiveness.