In which year were the Women Transforming India Awards started by NITI Aayog?

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The correct answer is 2016.

Key Points

NITI Aayog started the Women Transforming India Awards in 2016.
The contest was launched to mark the celebration of International Women’s Day, 2016.
It is an annual contest supported by the United Nations in India.
It was launched in partnership with MyGov and the United Nations in India.
Women Transforming India was launched with the aim to celebrate the indomitable spirit of women working tirelessly to empower communities and transform India.

Additional Information

The NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India.
It was formed on 1st January 2015.
Its headquarters is in New Delhi.
It was established to replace the Planning Commission which followed a top-down model.
The prime minister of India is the chairman of the NITI Aayog.
The CEO and Vice-Chairperson of the NITI Aayog are appointed by the Prime Minister.