The Government of India has reconstituted the NITI Aayog, marking a significant leadership change with the appointment of economist Ashok Kumar Lahiri as the new Vice Chairperson. Lahiri, a former Chief Economic Adviser and seasoned policy expert, replaces the outgoing leadership at a time when the institution is expected to play a central role in shaping India’s medium-term economic strategy.

As part of the reconstitution, the government has also appointed a new set of full-time members, reflecting a blend of administrative experience and academic expertise. Former Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba joins as a full-time member, bringing deep insights into governance and policy execution. He is joined by Prof. K. V. Raju, Prof. Gobardhan Das, Prof. Abhay Karandikar, and Dr. M. Srinivas, each contributing domain-specific knowledge across economics, public policy, technology, and healthcare.

The revamped composition signals an effort to strengthen NITI Aayog’s role as a think tank driving reforms, fostering cooperative federalism, and aligning policy priorities with India’s long-term development goals.