Which of the following is a Nodal Institution for implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in India?

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This question was previously asked in

UPPSC Civil Service 2019 Official Paper 1

Answer 1

The Correct Answer is NITI Aayog.

Key Points

The NITI Aayog is the nodal Institution for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in India.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are part and parcel of the country’s longstanding tradition and heritage.
The SDGs and ensures balance among its three pillars—economic, social, and environmental.
The NITI Aayog provides overall coordination and leadership.
The institution has carried out a detailed mapping of the 17 Goals and 169 targets to Nodal Central Ministries, Centrally Sponsored Schemes and major government initiatives.

Important Points

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission served as an extra-constitutional body.
It played a major role in the country’s economic planning for overall growth.
In 2014 the planning commission was replaced by a new institution named NITI Aayog.

Finance Commission

Finance Commission is a constitutional body under Article 280.
It is created every five years to recommend the transfer of financial resources from the Centre to the States
The 15th FC was constituted on November 27, 2017, and is headed by Mr N.K. Singh.