Context:
Government of India reconstituted NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog:
- Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog on January 1, 2015
- Mandate –
- To oversee the adoption and monitoring of the SDGs in the country
- Promote competitive and cooperative federalism among States and UTs.
- Composition of NITI Aayog –
- Chairperson – Prime Minister
- Vice-Chairperson – To be appointed by Prime-Minister
- Governing Council – Chief Ministers of all states and Lt. Governors of Union Territories.
- Regional Council – To address specific regional issues
- Comprises Chief Ministers and Lt. Governors
- Chaired by Prime Minister or his nominee.
- Adhoc Membership – 2 members in ex-officio capacity from leading Research institutions on rotational basis.
- Ex-Officio membership – Maximum 4 from Union council of ministers to be nominated by Prime minister.
- Chief Executive Officer – Appointed by Prime-minister for a fixed tenure, in rank of Secretary to Government of India.
- Special Invitees – Experts, Specialists with domain knowledge nominated by Prime-minister.
Source: Economic Times
Previous Year Question
With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?
1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc.
2. A specified portion of each MP’s fund must benefit SC/ST populations.
3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on a yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year.
4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
Funds left in the district can be carried forward for utilization in the subsequent years. Hence, Statement 3 is not correct.
