NITI Aayog functions primarily as a think tank and advisory body to the Government of India. Its core functions include providing directional and policy inputs, fostering cooperative federalism through structured support initiatives and mechanisms with the States, designing strategic and long-term policy and programme frameworks, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of initiatives, and acting as a knowledge, innovation, and entrepreneurial hub.
Which of the following is not a function of NITI Aayog?
Asked in APPSC Panchayat secretary Prelims 2016 · Topic: The Planning Commission / NITI Aayog (Functions and Role of NITI Aayog as a Think Tank and Policy Enabler)
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Answer: C. Finalization of financial resource allocation to the States
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