Ashok Kumar Lahiri appointed as Niti Aayog Vice-Chairperson
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Why in news
The Union Government appointed Ashok Kumar Lahiri as the Vice-Chairperson of Niti Aayog, replacing Suman K. Bery.
Background
Ashok Kumar Lahiri, a former Chief Economic Advisor and West Bengal MLA, was appointed Vice-Chairperson of Niti Aayog on April 25, 2026. He succeeds Suman K. Bery, who held the position since May 2022.
Facts for Prelims
- PostAshok Kumar Lahiri: Appointed as Vice-Chairperson of Niti Aayog in April 2026
- BodyNiti Aayog: Replaced Suman K. Bery as Vice-Chairperson
- FactNiti Aayog panel members include K.V. Raju, M. Srinivas, Abhay Karandikar, Gobardhan Das, Rajiv Gauba, Vijay Kumar Saraswat, Ramesh Chand, Vinod Kumar Paul, and Arvind Virmani
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of Niti Aayog in fostering cooperative federalism and driving India's economic reforms through its policy advisory framework.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Policy coordination: Balancing central reform agendas with state-level implementation priorities
- Institutional role: Transitioning from a planning commission to a 'think tank' for evidence-based policy
Keywords: Cooperative Federalism · Policy Advisory · Economic Reform · Think Tank · Niti Aayog
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