Which of the following are the objectives of the NITI Aayog? 1. Fostering Cooperative Federalism. 2. Creating a Knowledge think tank. 3. Technology Upgradation. 4. To develop mechanisms to formulate credible plans at the village level.
To evolve a shared vision of national development priorities, sectors and strategies with the active involvement of States.
To foster cooperative federalism through structured support initiatives and mechanisms with the States continuously, recognizing that strong States make a strong nation. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
To develop mechanisms to formulate credible plans at the village level and aggregate these progressively at higher levels of government. Hence, Statement 4 is correct.
To ensure, on areas that are specifically referred to it, that the interests of national security are incorporated in economic strategy and policy.
To pay special attention to the sections of our society that may be at risk of not benefiting adequately from economic progress.
To design strategic and long term policy and programme frameworks and initiatives, and monitor their progress and their efficacy. The lessons learnt through monitoring and feedback will be used for making innovative improvements, including necessary mid-course corrections.
To provide advice and encourage partnerships between key stakeholders and national and international like-minded Think tanks, as well as educational and policy research institutions.
To create a knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurial support system through a collaborative community of national and international experts, practitioners and other partners. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
To offer a platform for resolution of inter-sectoral and inter departmental issues to accelerate the implementation of the development agenda.
To maintain a state-of-the-art Resource Centre, be a repository of research on good governance and best practices in sustainable and equitable development as well as help their dissemination to stake-holders.
To actively monitor and evaluate the implementation of programmes and initiatives, including the identification of the needed resources to strengthen the probability of success and scope of delivery.
To focus on technology up-gradation and capacity building for the implementation of programmes and initiatives. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
To undertake other activities as may be necessary to further the execution of the national development agenda, and the objectives mentioned above.