Revamped Leadership: Ashok Kumar Lahiri Leads Niti Aayog's New Era

The Indian government has restructured Niti Aayog, appointing former chief economic advisor Ashok Kumar Lahiri as vice chairman. Prime Minister Modi conveyed his best wishes to the new members, highlighting the platform as crucial for fostering cooperative federalism and strategic reforms across various sectors.

The Indian government has announced a major reshuffle in the Niti Aayog leadership, appointing Ashok Kumar Lahiri, a seasoned economist with four decades of experience, as its new vice chairman. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations to Lahiri and the newly appointed full-time members.

The Niti Aayog is a significant entity in India's policy-making landscape. It plays a pivotal role in promoting cooperative federalism and advancing reforms aimed at improving the 'Ease of Living'. Modi expressed confidence that Lahiri, along with other experts, would invigorate policy-making and drive India towards becoming a 'Viksit Bharat'.

The new appointments also include respected figures like K V Raju, M Srinivas, Abhay Karandikar, and Gobardhan Das. Each member brings a wealth of experience from fields such as economics, science, and public health. Their collective expertise is expected to support strategic innovation and development across sectors under the guidance of Prime Minister Modi.