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NITI Aayog: PM Modi Hails Its Role in India's Policy Making

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that NITI Aayog has become a crucial part of India's policy-making system. He highlighted its role in promoting cooperative federalism and enhancing 'Ease of Living'. Modi congratulated Ashok Kumar Lahiri on his appointment as the new Vice Chairman of the institution. He also welcomed several new full-time members, wishing them a productive tenure.

Key Points: PM Modi: NITI Aayog Vital for India's Policy Making

  • PM Modi calls NITI Aayog a vital policy pillar
  • It fosters cooperative federalism and reforms
  • Ashok Kumar Lahiri appointed Vice Chairman
  • New full-time members also appointed
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NITI Aayog emerges as vital pillar in India's policy-making architecture: PM Modi

PM Modi says NITI Aayog is a vital pillar for cooperative federalism and reforms. He welcomes Ashok Kumar Lahiri as new Vice Chairman.

"NITI Aayog has emerged as a vital pillar in India's policy-making architecture, fostering cooperative federalism, furthering reforms and boosting 'Ease of Living.' - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, April 25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that NITI Aayog has emerged as a vital pillar in India's policy-making architecture, fostering cooperative federalism, furthering reforms and boosting 'Ease of Living.'

It serves as a dynamic platform for innovation and long-term strategic thinking across sectors, said Prime Minister as he congratulated Ashok Kumar Lahiri on becoming the Vice Chairman and other full-time members.

"The Government has reconstituted the NITI Aayog. My best wishes to Ashok Kumar Lahiri on becoming the Vice Chairman. My best wishes also to Rajiv Gauba, Prof. K. V. Raju, Prof. Gobardhan Das, Prof. Abhay Karandikar and Dr. M. Srinivas on becoming Full Time Members of NITI Aayog," said PM Modi in a post on social media platform X.

"Wishing all of them a productive and impactful tenure ahead," Prime Minister added.

PM Modi met Lahiri and congratulated him on his appointment as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog.

"His rich experience in economics and public policy will further strengthen the path of reforms in India and the journey towards becoming a 'Viksit Bharat'. I am confident that his efforts will make our country's policy-making even more dynamic. My best wishes to him for a fruitful tenure," said Prime Minister.

Lahiri, who represents Balurghat in the current Bengal Assembly but is not contesting the ongoing elections, brings with him a distinguished career in economics.

He served as the 12th Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India and has held positions at the Delhi School of Economics, the Asian Development Bank, Bandhan Bank, and the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy.

His global experience includes stints with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. An alumnus of Presidency University, Kolkata, Lahiri is widely respected for his academic and policy contributions.

- IANS

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Priya S
Really impressed with Ashok Lahiri's background—chief economic adviser, World Bank, IMF, and now this role. But I hope NITI Aayog focuses more on implementing the Aspirational Districts Programme effectively rather than just blue-sky thinking. Execution matters more than vision right now.
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Michael C
Interesting choice to bring in someone from West Bengal's political scene as Vice Chairman. Lahiri's economic credentials are solid, but let's see how he navigates the policy differences between the centre and states like Bengal. Cooperative federalism needs bipartisan trust.
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Rohit P
PM Modi is right—NITI Aayog has become a vital think tank. But we need more accountability on how its recommendations translate into actual policy reforms on the ground. It shouldn't just be a report-producing machine. Results in healthcare and education will tell the real story.
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Sarah B
I appreciate the emphasis on 'Ease of Living'—that's something every common citizen can relate to. But can NITI Aayog address complex issues like urban planning and pollution with the same vigour? Hope the new team brings fresh thinking on these critical challenges. 🤔
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Ananya R
It's encouraging to see such a diverse team with expertise from economics, academia, and public policy. The mention of 'Viksit Bharat' resonates with many of us who want to see India's infrastructure and social indicators improve. Let's hope the reconstitution brings measurable progress. 👏

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