Question 55
1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog.
2. It has a corpus of ₹4,00,000 crore at present.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
AOptions
BSolution
Statement 1 is incorrect. The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is not an organ of NITI Aayog. It is a quasi-sovereign wealth fund established by the Government of India in 2015 to act as a catalyst for infrastructure financing in India. It is managed by NIIF Limited, which is a company. Statement 2 is incorrect. While the NIIF was initially conceived with a target corpus, its operational corpus and committed capital vary based on contributions from the government and institutional investors. The figure of ₹4,00,000 crore (4 lakh crore) is significantly higher than its initial and current operational corpus, which was initially envisioned around ₹40,000 crore.
CStrategy
For government initiatives and funds, pay close attention to their establishing body, purpose, funding mechanism, and current status. Be wary of specific large figures unless they are widely reported and confirmed, and always verify the administrative parentage of government bodies.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question is from Indian Economy, specifically government initiatives related to infrastructure and finance.
EQuestion Analysis
Medium. Requires specific knowledge about a government fund and its structure/details.