India’s development journey has seen many phases, each shaped by different institutions and policies. Among these, NITI Aayog stands out as a key player in shaping the country’s economic and social progress since its inception in 2015. This blog explores what NITI Aayog is, how it functions, and the impact it has had on India’s growth story. What is NITI Aayog? NITI Aayog, which stands for National Institution for Transforming India, replaced the Planning Commission in 2015.