NITI Aayog was established with the aim of fostering cooperative federalism and enabling greater participation of states in the policy-making process. Statement 1 directly reflects this goal by emphasizing understanding and supporting states' specific needs and aspirations. Statement 2 reflects the shift from a centralized planning approach to one that incorporates local realities and allows flexibility in implementing national programs, another core principle of NITI Aayog's design.
Consider the following statements regarding the NITI Aayog : The State Governments and the local bodies must be made equal partners in the development process through the following changes : 1. Understanding and supporting their developmental needs and aspirations. 2. Incorporating varied local realities into national policies and programmes with the required flexibility. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018 · Topic: The Planning Commission / NITI Aayog (NITI Aayog and Cooperative Federalism)
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