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NITI Aayog, which replaced Planning Commission, promotes cooperative federalism by including all State Chief Ministers in its Governing Council.

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  2. False

Answer: True

NITI Aayog (2015): Governing Council comprises PM (Chairperson), all CMs, UT Lt. Governors. Unlike Planning Commission's top-down approach, NITI Aayog emphasizes 'Team India' with States as partners. Has no constitutional status but institutionalizes cooperative federalism through policy dialogue, best practices sharing, and competitive federalism rankings.

Topic Federal Relations - Cooperative Federalism
Exam Relevance Contemporary federalism institution question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2

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