NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) was established on January 1, 2015, to replace the Planning Commission. It functions as a policy think tank and promotes cooperative federalism. The Prime Minister serves as its Chairman.
Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog: (1) NITI Aayog was established on 1st January 2018 (2) It was a replacement of the Planning Commission of India (3) Its full-form is National Institution for Transforming India (4) The Chairman of the NITI Aayog is the Prime Minister of India Which of the above statements are True?
Asked in District Statistical Officer Assistant Director 2025 · Topic: The Planning Commission / NITI Aayog (Structure and Composition of NITI Aayog (Governing Council, Regional Councils, etc.))
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Answer: B. Statements (2), (3) and (4)
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