Gujarat is to establish ‘GRIT’ based on the Niti Aayog model

Current Context: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel recently announced the creation of the Gujarat State Institution for Transformation (GRIT) on 27th July 2024.

• Modeled after the NITI Aayog, GRIT will serve as a public policy think-tank for the state.
• During the NITI Aayog governing council meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Patel emphasized Gujarat’s commitment to making India a developed nation by 2047.
• The ‘Gujarat@2047 Roadmap’ focuses on pillars like ‘Earning Well’ and ‘Living Well,’ aiming to enhance quality of life and economic prosperity in the state.
• GRIT will systematically work toward achieving Gujarat’s development goals, following the ‘GYAN’ mantra, which prioritizes the advancement of the poor, youth, farmers, and women.
• Patel also highlighted Gujarat’s contributions to India’s GDP and its target of becoming a USD 3.5 trillion economy by 2047.

Question:

1 What is the primary purpose of the Gujarat State Institution for Transformation (GRIT) announced by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel?

• A) To manage state finances
• B) To serve as a public policy think-tank for Gujarat
• C) To oversee educational institutions
• D) To coordinate disaster management

Answer: B) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel recently announced the creation of the Gujarat State Institution for Transformation (GRIT) on 27th July 2024. Modeled after the NITI Aayog, GRIT will serve as a public policy think-tank for the state.