NITI Aayog–JICA Phase II Agreement

Objective

Strengthen implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in India's Aspirational Districts and Blocks.

Key Points

• Partnership between NITI Aayog and JICA.
• Focus on:
  • Better governance
  • Institutional capacity
  • Evidence-based planning
  • Monitoring and evaluation

UPSC Fact

• ADP = Aspirational Districts Programme
• ABP = Aspirational Blocks Programme