Ashok Lahiri to be Appointed as New Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog

Ashok Lahiri is set to be appointed as the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, marking a return to a central policy role for the veteran economist and former Chief Economic Adviser.

Key points to remember:

• Name: Ashok Lahiri
• New Role: Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog
• Replaces: Suman Bery
• Lahiri previously served as Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India in the early 2000s
• He is also a BJP MLA from Balurghat, West Bengal
• Scientist Gobardhan Das will also be appointed as a Member of NITI Aayog GKToday
• NITI Aayog full form: National Institution for Transforming India
• NITI Aayog Chairman: Prime Minister of India (by default)
• Established: 1 January 2015 (replaced Planning Commission)
• Relevant for: SSC CGL, Banking, UPSC - Economy & Governance