Question: Which state has recently launched a think tank on the lines of NITI Aayog?
a) Goa
b) Maharashtra
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Tamil Nadu
Ans: a
Context
- Goa government has approved the constitution of a think tank “Goa Institution for Future Transformation (GIFT)” on the lines of Niti Aayog.
Facts
- Just like NITI Aayog ,purpose of GIFT is also to assist, advise and guide state government on policy making, its formulation and implementation.
- It will monitor and guide the government in the progress of achieving Sustainable Development Goals and government’s Vision 2030.
- It will also work at doubling the per capita income by 2025.
- Announcement to constitute GIFT was made by CM of Goa Pramod Sawant in his budget speech. GIFT was earlier named as “State Institution for Transforming Goa (SIT-Goa)”.
- It will be an autonomous independent body that will help, advise and guide state government in policy forming and implementation.
By kameshwar shukla