The NITI Aayog reset: From thinking reforms to making them work
The Indian government has reconstituted NITI Aayog, appointing Ashok Lahiri as its new vice-chairman and inducting sectoral experts to drive policy implementation. The overhaul marks a shift from policy design to delivery, with a focus on execution and measurable results.
The Indian government has reconstituted NITI Aayog, its premier policy think-tank, with a new vice-chairman and members. Ashok Lahiri, a former chief economic advisor, has been appointed vice-chairman, replacing Suman Bery. The new composition includes sectoral operators such as Abhay Karandikar, Gobardhan Das, K.V. Raju, and Dr M. Srinivas. The overhaul signals a shift from policy design to delivery, with a focus on execution and measurable results. The government is expected to tighten monitoring and push for results in key ministries. The reconstituted NITI Aayog is designed to implement policy rather than just debate it. The change marks a deeper shift in the institution's purpose and power, with a clear pivot from thinking reforms to delivering outcomes.
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