The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

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Explanation

The Government of India established NITI Aayog to replace the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission was established in 1950 and played a vital role in India's economic development through five-year plans. However, NITI Aayog, formed in 2015, was designed to be a more agile and forward-looking institution compared to the Planning Commission.

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