Question

Which one among the following is NOT the function of NITI Aayog ?

• A. Promote Co-operative federalism.
• B. Developing a strategy for national development.
• C. Arrange funds for the implementation of development programs.
• D. Creating a system that develops entrepreneurship.

Hint:

NITI Aayog advises and builds strategy but does not give funds. Funding is done by the Finance Ministry.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall NITI Aayog:
NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India. It replaced the Planning Commission in 2015.
Its main work is to give advice and direction to the Centre and the states, and to build a shared national development agenda.

Step 2: Check each option:
(A) Promote cooperative federalism: yes, it brings the states into planning through its Governing Council, so (A) is a function.
(B) Develop a strategy for national development: yes, it prepares strategy and long term plans, so (B) is a function.
(C) Arrange funds for development programmes: no. NITI Aayog does not allocate funds. The Finance Ministry gives funds to states and ministries. The old Planning Commission used to allocate funds, so (C) is NOT a function.
(D) Create a system that develops entrepreneurship: yes, it encourages innovation and startups, for example through the Atal Innovation Mission, so (D) is a function.

Final Answer:
Arranging funds is not a function of NITI Aayog. The answer is option (C).