Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said NITI Aayog serves as a dynamic platform for innovation and long-term strategic thinking across sectors.
PM Modi also extended his wishes to economist Ashok Kumar Lahiri on his appointment as the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, expressing confidence that his expertise will bolster India’s reform trajectory.
“NITI Aayog has emerged as a vital pillar in India’s policy-making architecture, fostering cooperative federalism, furthering reforms and boosting ‘Ease of Living,’ ” the Prime Minister said in a post on X.
He said the government has reconstituted the NITI Aayog.
“My best wishes to Shri Ashok Kumar Lahiri Ji on becoming the Vice Chairman. My best wishes also to Shri Rajiv Gauba Ji, Prof. K. V. Raju Ji, Prof. Gobardhan Das Ji, Prof. Abhay Karandikar Ji and Dr M. Srinivas Ji on becoming Full Time Members of NITI Aayog. Wishing all of them a productive and impactful tenure ahead,” the Prime Minister further stated in the post on X.
In another post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Met Shri Ashok Kumar Lahiri Ji and conveyed my best wishes on his being appointed as the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog. His rich experience in economics and public policy will greatly strengthen India’s reform journey and the journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat. I am confident his efforts will further energise policymaking in our nation. My best wishes for a fruitful tenure.”
Lahiri, who was appointed Vice Chairman of the government’s apex policy think tank on Friday, held a meeting with PM Modi in New Delhi, signalling the beginning of his tenure at a time when India is navigating a complex global economic environment.
While details of the meeting were not officially disclosed, the interaction assumes significance as NITI Aayog plays a key role in shaping India’s economic policy framework and driving reforms across sectors.
The new Niti Aayog team includes two eminent experts hailing from West Bengal — senior economist Dr Ashok Lahiri as Vice Chairperson and Scientist Dr Gobardhan Das as Member, sources said on Friday.