Niti Aayog Revamp: New Members Appointed to Strengthen Policy Making
Niti Aayog revamp: Centre names 2 academics; PM cites ‘rich experience’
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The Indian government has appointed academics Joram Aniya and R Balasubramaniam as new members of Niti Aayog, a key policy think tank. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised their extensive experience, anticipating their contributions will enhance innovation and growth across various sectors.
- 01Joram Aniya and R Balasubramaniam appointed as new members of Niti Aayog.
- 02Aniya is the first woman from the Nyishi community in Arunachal Pradesh to earn a doctorate.
- 03Balasubramaniam has significant academic credentials, including a master's degree from Harvard.
- 04Former chief economic adviser Ashok Lahiri has been named the new vice chairman.
- 05The revamped Niti Aayog aims to provide critical inputs amid global challenges.
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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.
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The appointments aim to enhance policy making in India, potentially influencing various sectors, including education and public policy.
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