Explain the functions of NITI Aayog.

1.	Explain the functions of NITI Aayog.
Answer» Functions of NITI Aayog: To evolve a shared vision of national development, priority sector, and strategies with the active involvement of states in the light of national objectives. To act as ‘Best Friend at the Centre’. To formulate plans at the village level and aggregate higher levels of government. To provide feedback for constant innovative improvements. To provide advice and encourage partnership with national and international Think-Tank. To create a knowledge, innovation, and entrepreneurial support system. To offer a platform for the resolution of inter-sectoral and inter-departmental issues. To maintain a state-of-the-art resource center for research on good governance. To focus on technology up-gradation and capacity building. To foster Cooperative federalism, with the active involvement of states.

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Functions of NITI Aayog:

To evolve a shared vision of national development, priority sector, and strategies with the active involvement of states in the light of national objectives.
To act as ‘Best Friend at the Centre’.
To formulate plans at the village level and aggregate higher levels of government.
To provide feedback for constant innovative improvements.
To provide advice and encourage partnership with national and international Think-Tank.
To create a knowledge, innovation, and entrepreneurial support system.
To offer a platform for the resolution of inter-sectoral and inter-departmental issues.
To maintain a state-of-the-art resource center for research on good governance.
To focus on technology up-gradation and capacity building.
To foster Cooperative federalism, with the active involvement of states.

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