The Indian government has reconstituted the NITI Aayog, appointing Ashok Kumar Lahiri as its new vice chairperson, effective immediately. Lahiri, a former Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) and current Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from West Bengal, succeeds Suman Bery, whose term concludes this month. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Lahiri and four new full-time members, including economist K V Raju and M Srinivas, the director of AIIMS. Lahiri's extensive background includes significant roles in the Ministry of Finance and international financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. His appointment is particularly notable as it comes during the ongoing West Bengal elections, where he has been a vocal supporter of entrepreneurship and economic reforms. Lahiri's approach emphasizes collaboration among different government levels and has raised concerns about fiscal discipline and underinvestment in public services, highlighting the need for effective governance as India continues its socio-economic development.