NITI Aayog Welcomes Two New Full-Time Members
NITI Aayog gets two new full-time members
The Economic Times
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The Indian government has appointed Dr. R Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya as full-time members of NITI Aayog, increasing the total membership to seven. This restructuring follows the appointment of a new vice chairman and five members, aimed at enhancing the Aayog's effectiveness since its establishment in 2015.
- 01Dr. R Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya appointed as full-time members.
- 02Total membership of NITI Aayog now stands at seven.
- 03Prime Minister Narendra Modi restructured the Aayog last month.
- 04Ashok Lahiri appointed as vice chairman.
- 05New members replace four previous economists with significant roles.
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The Indian government has appointed Dr. R Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya as full-time members of the NITI Aayog, bringing the total number of members to seven. This change follows a recent restructuring by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also appointed Ashok Lahiri as the new vice chairman. The NITI Aayog, established on January 1, 2015, replaced the Planning Commission and aims to foster cooperative federalism in India. The new appointments come as replacements for prominent economists who previously handled critical areas such as agriculture, trade, science and technology, and health policy, including roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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