Which of the following is/are the principle/s of NITI Aayog? 1. Antyodaya 2. Inclusion 3. Demographic dividend How many of the given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: In carrying out the functions, the NITI Aayog is guided by the following principles:

Antyodaya: Prioritize service and uplift of the poor, marginalized and downtrodden, as enunciated in Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s idea of ‘Antyodaya’.
Inclusion: Empower vulnerable and marginalized sections, redressing identity-based inequalities of all kinds–gender, region, religion, caste or class.
Village: Integrate our villages into the development process, to draw on the vitality and energy of the bedrock of our ethos, culture and sustenance.
Demographic dividend: Harness our greatest asset, the people of India; by focusing on their development, through education and skilling, and their empowerment, through productive livelihood opportunities.
People’s Participation: Transform the developmental process into a people-driven one, making an awakened and participative citizenry–the driver of good governance.
Governance: Nurture an open, transparent, accountable, proactive and purposeful style of governance, transitioning focus from Outlay to Output to Outcome.
Sustainability: Maintain sustainability at the core of our planning and developmental process, building on our ancient tradition of respect for the environment.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity