Q. Consider the following functions of NITI Aayog:

1. Fostering cooperative federalism
2. Platform for resolution of inter-sectoral and inter-departmental issues
3. The instrument to bring outside ideas into policy-making

Which of the above statements are correct?
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: All the given statements are correct. NITI Aayog aims to foster cooperative federalism with State governments, acts as a platform for resolving inter-sectoral and inter-departmental issues, and encourages policy-making by involving outside ideas through collaboration with experts, national and international think tanks, thus facilitating innovative and inclusive policy processes.