Understanding NITI Aayog: Policy, Structure, and Public Administration

To understand modern Indian governance, one must understand how national development is planned, coordinated, and executed. This course offers a clear, comprehensive guide to NITI Aayog, the premier policy think tank that reshaped India's planning landscape. You will transition from a basic awareness of Indian administration to a deep, analytical understanding of how national policies are formulated, how cooperative federalism is put into practice, and how strategic development goals are tracked. What you'll learn: Understand the historical transition from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog and the shift in India's developmental philosophy; Analyze the organizational structure, governing council, and specialized hubs that drive the institution; Explore the core principles of cooperative and competitive federalism in modern policy design; Examine how NITI Aayog monitors Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and indices at the state level; Evaluate the think tank's role in shaping contemporary initiatives like technology adoption and public policy integration. This text-only course begins with foundational concepts of public planning, moves step-by-step through the structure and functions of NITI Aayog, and concludes with practical case studies of modern policy initiatives. Designed for beginners, public administration students, and civil services aspirants, this course requires no prior background in public policy. Start reading today to build a strong foundation in modern Indian governance.