Question

NITI Ayog came into functioning as a substitute of

• A. Planning Commission
• B. Finance Commission
• C. Commerce and Industry Commission
• D. Labour Commission

Hint:

Remember the key difference in approach: The \textbf{Planning Commission} had a top-down, centralized planning approach and the power to allocate funds. \textbf{NITI Aayog} is a bottom-up, advisory 'Think Tank' with no power to allocate funds, focusing on cooperative federalism.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: NITI Aayog's Role:
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) is the Indian government's primary policy think tank, providing policy and strategic direction.

Step 2: Identifying the Predecessor:
NITI Aayog was established on January 1, 2015, by the NDA government, replacing the Planning Commission. The shift aimed to transition from centralized planning to cooperative federalism, involving states as development partners.

Step 3: Examining Other Options:


Finance Commission: This constitutional body (Article 280) defines financial relations between the central and state governments, operating independently and established every five years.
Commerce and Industry Commission and Labour Commission: These are not permanent bodies like the Planning or Finance Commissions, often created for specific tasks and durations.

Step 4: Conclusion:
The Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog.