Date: 2015-03-23Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Govt. of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961, These rules may be called the Govt. of India (Allocation of Business) Three Hundred and Twelfth Amendment Rules, 2015.
Executive Summary:
This notification, dated March 21, 2015, amends the Government of India Allocation of Business Rules, 1961. It replaces the Planning Commission (Yojana Ayog) with the NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) and includes related responsibilities. These amendments came into force immediately upon notification.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Rules:**
* These rules are called the Government of India Allocation of Business Three Hundred and Twelfth Amendment Rules, 2015.
* The rules came into force immediately.
* **First Schedule Amendment:**
* The heading "49. Planning Commission Yojana Ayog" is substituted with "49. NITI Aayog National Institution for Transforming India."
* **Second Schedule Amendments:**
* Under the Ministry of Agriculture, the entry "54. National Rainfed Area Authority NRAA" is inserted after entry 53.
* Under the Ministry of Planning, the existing entry is substituted with responsibility to Parliament in regard to the NITI Aayog.
* The heading "PLANNING COMMISSION YOJANA AYOG" and entries 1 to 13 are replaced with "NITI AAYOG NATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR TRANSFORMING INDIA" and corresponding entries.
* **Responsibilities of NITI Aayog:**
* Evolve shared vision of national development priorities with states.
* Foster cooperative federalism.
* Develop mechanisms for credible plans at the village level.
* Ensure national security interests are incorporated in economic strategy.
* Pay attention to sections of society at risk of not benefitting from economic progress.
* Design strategic and long-term policy frameworks and monitor progress.
* Provide advice and encourage partnerships between stakeholders and Think Tanks.
* Create a knowledge, innovation, and entrepreneurial support system.
* Offer a platform for resolution of intersectoral issues.
* Maintain a state-of-the-art Resource Centre.
* Actively monitor and evaluate the implementation of programs.
* Focus on technology upgradation and capacity building.
* Undertake other activities to further the national development agenda.
* **Succession:**
* The NITI Aayog is the successor to the Planning Commission.
Impact Analysis:
* **Government of India:**
* Impact: The allocation of business rules are updated to reflect the establishment and responsibilities of the NITI Aayog, shifting focus in planning and policy-making.
* Action Required: Implement the new allocation of business rules and ensure alignment of governmental functions with the NITI Aayog's objectives.
* **NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India):**
* Impact: Assumes the responsibilities and functions previously held by the Planning Commission, with a broader mandate for national development.
* Action Required: Assume the responsibilities outlined in the amended rules, including strategic planning, fostering federalism, and monitoring development programs.
* **Ministry of Agriculture:**
* Impact: Increased focus on the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA).
* Action Required: Integrate the NRAA into its departmental activities and ensure its effective operation.
* **States:**
* Impact: Increased involvement in national development priorities through collaboration with the NITI Aayog.
* Action Required: Actively engage with the NITI Aayog in shaping national development strategies and priorities.
Key Entities Referenced
Constitution: Refers to the Constitution of India, specifically article 77, clause 3, which grants the President power to make rules regarding the allocation of business.
Government of India Allocation of Business Rules, 1961: A set of rules governing the allocation of government business, which is being amended by this notification.
NITI Aayog National Institution for Transforming India: A policy think tank of the Government of India, replacing the Planning Commission (Yojana Ayog).
Planning Commission Yojana Ayog: The former planning body of India, now replaced by NITI Aayog.
Ministry of Agriculture Krishi Mantralaya: A ministry of the Government of India.
Department of Agriculture and Cooperation Krishi Aur Sahkarita Vibhag: A department under the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.
National Rainfed Area Authority NRAA: An authority or initiative mentioned under the Ministry of Agriculture.
New Delhi: Capital of India, place of publication of Notification
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NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 21st March, 2015
S.O. 815(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (3) of article 77 of the Constitution, the
President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Government of India (Allocation of
Business) Rules, 1961, namely:—
1. (1) These rules may be called the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Three Hundred
and Twelfth Amendment Rules, 2015.
(2) They shall come into force at once.
2. In the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961,—
(1) in THE FIRST SCHEDULE, for the heading “49. Planning Commission (Yojana Ayog)”,
the following heading shall be substituted, namely:—
“49. NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)”;
(2) in THE SECOND SCHEDULE,–
(I) under the heading “MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (KRISHI MANTRALAYA)”, under
the sub-heading “A. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COOPERATION (KRISHI
AUR SAHKARITA VIBHAG)”, after entry 53, the following entry shall be inserted, namely:-
“54. National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA).”;
(II) under the heading “MINISTRY OF PLANNING (YOJANA MANTRALAYA)”, for the
existing entry, the following entry shall be substituted, namely:—
“Responsibility to Parliament in regard to the NITI Aayog (National Institution for
Transforming India).”;
(III) for the heading “PLANNING COMMISSION (YOJANA AYOG)” and the entries 1 to 13
(both inclusive), the following heading and entries shall be substituted, namely:—
“NITI AAYOG (NATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR TRANSFORMING INDIA)
1. NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India):
(i) a. To evolve a shared vision of national development priorities, sectors and
strategies with the active involvement of States in the light of national
objectives
b. To foster cooperative federalism through structured support initiatives and
mechanisms with the States on a continuous basis, recognizing that strong
States make a strong nation
c. To develop mechanisms to formulate credible plans at the village level
and aggregate these progressively at higher levels of government
d. To ensure, on areas that are specifically referred to it, that the interests of
national security are incorporated in economic strategy and policy
e. To pay special attention to the sections of our society that may be at risk
of not benefitting adequately from economic progress
f. To design strategic and long term policy and programme frameworks and
initiatives, and monitor their progress and their efficacy. The lessons
learnt through monitoring and feedback will be used for making
innovative improvements, including necessary mid-course corrections
g. To provide advice and encourage partnerships between key stakeholders
and national and international like-minded Think Tanks, as well as
educational and policy research institutions4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
h. To create a knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurial support system
through a collaborative community of national and international experts,
practitioners and other partners
i. To offer a platform for resolution of inter-sectoral and inter-departmental issues
in order to accelerate the implementation of the development agenda
j. To maintain a state-of-the-art Resource Centre, be a repository of research on
good governance and best practices in sustainable and equitable development as
well as help their dissemination to stake-holders
k. To actively monitor and evaluate the implementation of programmes and
initiatives, including the identification of the needed resources so as to
strengthen the probability of success and scope of delivery
l. To focus on technology upgradation and capacity building for implementation
of programmes and initiatives
m. To undertake other activities as may be necessary in order to further the
execution of the national development agenda, and the objectives mentioned
above
(ii) Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
(iii) National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development (NILERD)
2. The NITI Aayog is the successor in interest to the Planning Commission.”.
PRANAB MUKHERJEE
President
[F. No. 1/21/1/2015-Cab.]
SANJUKTA RAY, Director
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