Functions of NITI Aayog:

♤ To evolve a shared vision of national development priorities, sectors and strategies with the active involvement of States in the light of national objectives.

♤ To foster cooperative federalism through structured support initiatives and mechanisms with the States on a continuous basis, recognizing that strong States make a strong nation.

♤ To develop mechanisms to formulate credible plans at the village level and aggregate these progressively at higher levels of government.

♤ To design strategic and long term policy and programme frameworks and initiatives, and monitor their progress and their efficacy.

♤ To maintain a state-of-the-art Resource Centre, be a repository of research on good governance and best practices in sustainable and equitable development as well as help their dissemination to stake-holders.