National bodies are organizations that operate at the national level and are established by the government. They are responsible for managing, regulating, overseeing, or representing various aspects of national affairs.
Examples of national bodies in India:
- Finance Commission: A quasi-judicial body that advises the President on the distribution of finances
- Election Commission of India: An apex body that is responsible for elections in India
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): A statutory body that deals with human rights
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): A statutory body that deals with law enforcement
- Central Vigilance Commission: A statutory body that deals with public safety
- Central Information Commission: A statutory body that deals with public safety
- NITI Aayog: A non-constitutional body that is responsible for transforming India
- Union Public Service Commission: An apex body that deals with public service
