Modi Government Reshuffles Niti Aayog Following Ministerial Changes
The Narendra Modi-led NDA government has reconstituted Niti Aayog after changes in the council of ministers. The prime minister remains the chairperson, with no changes to the Vice Chairman and full-time members. New ex officio members include ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Jagat Prakash Nadda, and HD Kumaraswamy.
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The Narendra Modi-led NDA government has reconstituted Niti Aayog following a reshuffle in the council of ministers. Prime Minister Modi will continue to serve as the chairperson of the Aayog, maintaining the current positions of the Vice Chairman and all full-time members.
In the new composition, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan joins as an ex officio member, while Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda and Minister of Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy have also been inducted as part of the Union Cabinet.
According to a notification from Rashtrapati Bhawan, Suman K Bery will remain the Vice Chairman of Niti Aayog, alongside full-time members VK Saraswat, Ramesh Chand, VK Paul, and Arvind Virmani.
(With inputs from agencies.)