Question

    With reference to NITI Aayog’s Governing Council, consider the following statements:

    I. It is a platform to discuss inter-sectoral, inter-departmental and federal issues.

    II. It comprises the Prime Minister of India and governors of states only.

    III. It comprises of 2 members from Finance Commission.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A I only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I and II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E II and III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    NITI Aayog’s Governing Council is the premier body trusted with developing a shared vision of national priorities and strategies  with the active involvement of States and Union Territories. It is a platform to discuss inter-sectoral, inter-departmental and federal issues. Hence, statement 1 is correct. It comprises: The Prime Minister of India. Chief Ministers of all the states and union territories with the legislature. Lt Governors of other UTs. Ex-Officio Members, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, Full-Time Members, NITI Aayog.

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