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Planning Commission to NITI Aayog — Current Affairs 2026

Updated 5 Mar 2026

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NITI Aayog releases State Health Index 2023 ranking states on health outcomes

March 2024

This initiative exemplifies NITI Aayog's role in promoting competitive federalism through state rankings and performance monitoring. Unlike the Planning Commission's input-based approach, NITI Aayog focuses on outcome-based evaluation, encouraging states to improve their performance through healthy competition. The Health Index covers various parameters including health outcomes, governance, and key inputs/processes, providing a comprehensive assessment framework.

UPSC Angle: Expected questions on competitive federalism, outcome-based monitoring, and NITI Aayog's evaluation mechanisms in both Prelims and Mains

NITI Aayog launches Vision India 2047 document outlining development strategy for Amrit Kaal

January 2024

The Vision 2047 document represents NITI Aayog's long-term strategic planning approach, contrasting with the Planning Commission's Five Year Plan model. This 25-year vision document focuses on making India a developed nation by 2047, emphasizing sustainable development, technological innovation, and inclusive growth. It demonstrates NITI Aayog's evolution from short-term planning to strategic visioning.

UPSC Angle: Questions on long-term planning, sustainable development goals, and India's development trajectory are likely in Essay and GS3 papers