Prime Minister Narendra Modi's idea of cooperative federalism is expected to be on display in the 2015-16 Budget.
80-85 per cent of about 700 major infrastructure projects within the Centre's domain have been delayed.
NITI Aayog has a dual role of a monitor and advisor.
Timely payment under the MGNREGA is essential as it is a demand-driven scheme.
Budget is likely to focus on infrastructure creation in the N-E
Economist Arvind Panagariya is the vice-chairman of NITI Aayog, while economist Bibek Debroy and scientist V K Saraswat are the two full-time members of the Aayog.
Former rural development minister Jairam Ramesh tells Sanjeeb Mukherjee that the Ordinance to amend the land acquisition Act (2013) opens the door for forcible acquisition and undermines the spirit and the substance of the legislation.
State governments are expected to play a more significant role
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