Planning Commission had got into a big controversy on this issue.
The Aayog has been mandated to serve as a policy think-tank for the central as well as state governments
Within hours of the government announcing a new body to replace Planning Commission, the Yojana Bhawan staff began hectic preparations to welcome new Vice-Chairman of Niti Aayog and other members who are likely to be appointed shortly.
Trade unions have called for a nation-wide strike on September 2.
The two part-time members of the new body would be from leading universities and research organisations.
An official announcement to this effect would be made next week. The vice-chairman would be of Cabinet rank.
The second meeting of the NITI Aayog's governing council, was, however, attended by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
The Planning Commission was better than the Niti Aayog as it used to take up the issues of the states with the ministries concerned.
The prime minister also visited the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi after the milestone was achieved and interacted with hospital officials.
Niti Aayog has come out with an initiative to improve governance in states.
The perspective planning division might get a new lease of life.
Cereals like millets can help alleviate malnutrition and improve public health, reports Surinder Sud.
Ahead of his government's first full year budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday sought ideas from economists to attract investments, create jobs and finance infrastructure to put India back on high growth path.
Corporatisation of NHAI was one of the achievements of the NDA govt.
Economist Arvind Panagariya is the vice-chairman of NITI Aayog, while economist Bibek Debroy and scientist V K Saraswat are the two full-time members of the Aayog.
On Friday, the nameplate of the erstwhile commission on the railings of the Yojana Bhawan was pulled down and replaced with NITI Aayog.
80-85 per cent of about 700 major infrastructure projects within the Centre's domain have been delayed.
The service conditions and judges' remuneration are not alluring .
The Budget will indicate where the Modi government stands on reforms, growth and development.
Even if the new body focuses on long-term planning, it is unlikely to do so through five-year Plans.
Decisions at a G20 meet are not added to the UN climate negotiations.
LHB coaches are safer. Two high-level railway safety commissions came down heavily on ICF coaches, recommending their replacement by LHB, says Bibek Debroy.
The NITI Aayog's vice-chairman's charge holds ground.
Bibek Debroy highlights the importance of the Assam Rail Link Project.
There are significant differences in the scope, jurisdiction, functions and personnel requirements of RPF and GRP.
When trains and stations become desirable again, we might have a murder mystery with the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train as a setting.
Why is a Katra-Chennai train known as Andaman Express? Since no capitals are involved, why should a Katihar-New Jalpaiguri train be called Capital Express? What about Matysagandha Express, Padmavati Express or Sanghamitra Express?
While we complain about comfort in coaches, rarely do we think about the comfort of engine drivers.
If we can adhere to those standards, most passengers will be happy.
A historic railway service flounders for an inflexible privatisation policy.
Indian Railways (IR) will transfer existing assets at nominal values, invite bids and grant concessions for 10-15 years.
The maintenance of track is increasingly becoming mechanised and capital-intensive.
India had its own battle over gauges.
Voices from the Treasury are clamouring for lowering rates as this would boost demand.
'Mr Modi has inherited a system that taxes businessmen and fritters the money away over ministries.'
Of the thousands of railway bridges in India, 36,470 are more than 100 years old, and 6,680 are more than 140 years old! But of these, only 21 rank on the Heritage Directorate of the Indian Railways because for them heritage isn't necessarily a function of age, says Bibek Debroy.
The Budget sets out a comprehensive vision.
'There is tension between the zones all the time.'
Modi is optimistic that the reforms will be passed soon.
Modi government has to come up with a robust economic agenda to impress the masses.
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