NITI Aayog: Structure, Functions, and Policy Formulation

Understanding how India's strategic economic and social policies are developed is essential for anyone interested in governance, development, or public administration. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), enabling you to analyze its mandate, organizational framework, and core policy mechanisms. What you'll learn: * Understand the historical context, rationale, and foundational differences between NITI Aayog and the former Planning Commission. * Analyze the composition, governing council, and specialized functions of the various NITI Aayog verticals and cells. * Learn how NITI Aayog promotes cooperative federalism and facilitates dialogue between the central government and state governments. * Examine the core methodology for strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation of national development goals, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). * Master the process of interpreting key policy documents, reports, and data-driven indices published by the institution. * Apply your knowledge to understand NITI Aayog’s role in driving digital transformation and innovation across sectors. We begin with foundational concepts, definitions, and the legal basis of the institution before progressing to detailed analysis of its policy mechanisms and monitoring frameworks. You will read detailed explanations and apply your knowledge through targeted written exercises. This course is designed specifically for beginners—students, researchers, and public policy enthusiasts—with no prior knowledge of Indian governance required. Start reading today to build your expertise in Indian policy formulation.