Understanding the nature and composition of NITI Aayog, especially its executive versus constitutional status, is important for governance questions. Its role as a successor to the Planning Commission is also a key aspect.
Consider the following statements regarding the NITI Aayog : (i) It was established in the year 2015 through a Cabinet Secretariat resolution. (ii) It has a Governing Council comprising the Chief Ministers of all the States and Union Territories with legislatures and Lt. Governors of other Union Territories. (iii) It is a constitutional body. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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