Aim:
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- To promote cooperative federalism and good governance in India.
- To serve as a policy think tank for the Government.
Role:
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- Acts as a platform for Centre-State collaboration under ‘Team India’ and Governing Council.
- Develops models and frameworks for infrastructure growth and public-private partnerships (PPP).
Initiatives:
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- Development Support Services to States & UTs– Assists in project implementation.
- Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital (SATH) – Focuses on social sector reforms.
- Policy Support & Capacity Building – Strengthens governance mechanisms.
- Aspirational Districts Programme – Development of backward districts.