The Indian government has appointed Joram Aniya and R Balasubramaniam as new members of the Niti Aayog, a pivotal think tank for policy formulation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in their ability to enhance innovation and growth across sectors, citing their rich experience. Joram Aniya, an associate professor from Arunachal Pradesh, is recognized as the first woman from the Nyishi community to obtain a doctorate and has made significant contributions to literature and indigenous knowledge systems. R Balasubramaniam, a qualified physician and founder of the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement, has previously taught at Cornell University and holds a master's degree in public administration from Harvard University. The recent appointments follow the naming of Ashok Lahiri as the new vice chairman, indicating a strategic shift in the think tank's composition aimed at addressing contemporary challenges, including those arising from geopolitical tensions in West Asia.