Modi Appoints New Full-Time Members to NITI Aayog
PM Modi Appoints R Balasubramaniam, Joram Aniya As Full-Time Members of NITI Aayog
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed Joram Aniya and R Balasubramaniam as full-time members of the NITI Aayog, India's premier policy think tank. This brings the total number of full-time members to seven, enhancing the organization's expertise in national policymaking.
- 01Joram Aniya and R Balasubramaniam appointed as full-time members of NITI Aayog.
- 02Total full-time members now number seven, including a vice-chairman.
- 03Aniya represents Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant addition to national policymaking.
- 04Balasubramaniam is a public policy expert with a background in medicine and advocacy.
- 05Appointments effective immediately, following a Cabinet Secretariat notification.
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The Indian government has appointed Joram Aniya and R Balasubramaniam as full-time members of the NITI Aayog, a key think tank for national policy formulation. This decision, approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, increases the total number of full-time members to seven. Aniya, an academician from Arunachal Pradesh, is noted for her contributions to literature and indigenous knowledge systems, being the first woman from the Nyishi community to earn a PhD. Balasubramaniam, a public policy expert and founder of the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement, holds a master's degree from the Harvard Kennedy School. Their appointments are seen as a step towards diversifying the think tank's expertise and enhancing its contributions to national policymaking.
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The inclusion of Joram Aniya brings representation from Arunachal Pradesh to national policymaking, potentially influencing policies that affect the region.
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