Ashok Kumar Lahiri has been appointed as the new Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, succeeding Suman Bery. With extensive experience in economics and policy-making, Lahiri is expected to enhance NITI Aayog's role in India's development and strategic initiatives.

• 01Ashok Kumar Lahiri appointed as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog.
• 02He replaces Suman Bery in this role.
• 03Lahiri is a former chief economic advisor to the Government of India.
• 04His experience includes work with the 15th Finance Commission.
• 05NITI Aayog anticipates his contributions to evidence-based policymaking.

Lahiri's appointment is likely to influence economic policy formulation in India, impacting various sectors and development initiatives.