1: Introduction

- The 'NITI for States' platform, recently inaugurated by the Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology, is the latest digital endeavour that aspires to empower states and union territories to reach national development goals.

- The 'Viksit Bharat Strategy Room' at NITI Aayog has also been unveiled.

2: Unravelling the 'NITI for States' Platfor

- This platform has been created by NITI Aayog to serve as a data repository, aiming to centralise integration across all states and union territories for more data-driven decision making.

- It exhibits real-time data monitoring and updates from 10 sectors and two specific themes - gender and climate change.

- Sectors encapsulated in this platform include agriculture, energy, health, livelihoods and skilling, manufacturing, MSMEs, tourism, urban, water resources and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene).

- Noteworthy features include an extensive knowledge base, multilingual accessibility, digital training modules, an expert help desk, and a feature for data integration leveraging data from the National Data & Analytics Platform (NDAP).

3: Exploring the 'Viksit Bharat Strategy Room'

- This interactive space permits end-users to authentically visualise and assess data, trends, and policies.

- The strategy room is equipped with a voice-enabled AI for seamless interaction and allows connection with various stakeholders via video conferencing.

- It is aimed to be a replicable model that can be deployed at state, district, and block levels.

4: NITI Aayog's Development-Driven Initiatives Across States

- The development support services provided by NITI Aayog involve project planning, financing, and implementation, primarily focusing on infrastructure creation.

- Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) stands dedicated to rapid and effective transformation of the most under-developed districts across the country.

- Other specific programmes such as the Composite Water Management Index (CWMI), SDG India Index, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), and SATH (Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital) are some of the robust initiatives spearheaded by NITI Aayog.

- Recently, AIM in association with Meta launched Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs) in schools across India to foster innovation, with 10,000+ Atal Tinkering Labs established nationwide.

Given the vast potential of these programs, they can be employed as cue points for questions in government exams. These initiatives are significant in shaping the national development trajectory and the active role played by governmental bodies like NITI Aayog.