<h1>NITI Aayog Replaces Planning Commission to Boost India's Governance with Strategic Advice and Cooperative Federalism.</h1> The government has replaced the Planning Commission with NITI Aayog, aiming to transform India's governance structure. NITI Aayog will serve as a think tank, providing strategic and technical advice to central and state governments. Its objectives include fostering cooperative federalism, developing village-level plans, incorporating national security into economic strategies, and focusing on inclusive growth. The institution will also promote partnerships with national and international think tanks and maintain a resource center for good governance practices. The organizational structure includes the Prime Minister as Chairperson, with a Governing Council of Chief Ministers and Lt. Governors, along with various appointed members and experts.