Ashok Lahiri appointed new NITI Aayog Vice-Chairperson
Ashok Kumar Lahiri, an economist and MLA from West Bengal, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chairperson of NITI Aayog. He replaces Suman K. Bery, who held the position since May 2022. Lahiri, a former Chief Economic Adviser, joins a re-constituted panel that includes K.V. Raju, M. Srinivas, Abhay Karandikar, Gobardhan Das, and Rajiv Gauba as full-time members. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the Chairman of NITI Aayog, expressed confidence that Lahiri's efforts will further energize policymaking and foster cooperative federalism, enhancing ease of living in India.
Key Points
- Ashok Kumar Lahiri has been appointed as the new Vice-Chairperson of NITI Aayog.
- He is an economist and an MLA from West Bengal, previously serving as Chief Economic Adviser.
- Lahiri replaces Suman K. Bery, who held the post since May 2022.
- The NITI Aayog panel has been re-constituted with new full-time members.
- NITI Aayog is recognized as a vital pillar in India's policy-making architecture, promoting cooperative federalism and ease of living.
Exam Facts
- Ashok Kumar Lahiri is the new NITI Aayog Vice-Chairperson.
- He replaces Suman K. Bery.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the Chairman of NITI Aayog.
- Rajiv Gauba is a full-time member of the re-constituted NITI Aayog panel.
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