The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) is the Government of India’s premier public policy think tank, established in 2015 to replace the Planning Commission. It serves as a platform for cooperative and competitive federalism, fostering collaboration between the Centre, States, and Union Territories. NITI Aayog plays a crucial role in formulating long-term strategies, promoting innovation, monitoring sustainable development goals, and driving evidence-based policymaking to accelerate India’s socio-economic transformation and realize the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.