NEW DELHI, April 25, 2026 : The Government of India has reconstituted the NITI Aayog, appointing Ashok Kumar Lahiri as its new Vice Chairman along with a fresh set of full-time members.
👥 Key Appointments
The newly appointed full-time members include:
- Rajiv Gauba
- K. V. Raju
- Gobardhan Das
- Abhay Karandikar
- M. Srinivas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who serves as the Chairman of NITI Aayog, extended his best wishes to the newly appointed members, expressing confidence in their ability to contribute meaningfully.
📊 Role of NITI Aayog
Highlighting its importance, the Prime Minister described NITI Aayog as:
- A key pillar of policy-making in India
- A driver of cooperative federalism
- A platform for innovation and long-term strategic planning
- Instrumental in improving Ease of Living
📌 About Ashok Lahiri
Ashok Lahiri, a seasoned economist and BJP MLA from West Bengal, has previously served as:
- Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India
- Member of the 15th Finance Commission
He met Prime Minister Modi following his appointment.
The reconstitution is expected to further strengthen India’s policy framework and reform agenda across sectors.
