NITI Aayog was constituted through a resolution of the Union Cabinet, with cooperative federalism among its stated objectives

Background

NITI Aayog was constituted through a resolution of the Union Cabinet dated 1st January 2015.
Its leadership comprises a Chairman, a Vice Chairman, a Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Planning, Members and a Chief Executive Officer.
The Members listed are Shri Rajiv Gauba, Prof. K. V. Raju, Prof. Gobardhan Das, Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Dr. M. Srinivas, Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya.
Its first stated objective is to evolve a shared vision of national development priorities with the active involvement of States.
Another objective is to foster cooperative federalism through structured support initiatives and mechanisms with the States on a continuous basis.
It is also to develop mechanisms to formulate credible plans at the village level and aggregate these progressively at higher levels of government.
It is to pay special attention to those sections of society that may be at risk of not benefiting adequately from economic progress.
AIM, DMEO and NILERD are listed as attached and autonomous bodies under NITI Aayog.