NITI Aayog revamp shows tilt towards science and health

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Usually, the choice for the policy think tank has leaned towards economists.

Published - April 27, 2026 10:19 pm IST - NEW DELHI

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the newly appointed Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Ashok Lahiri, in New Delhi on April 25, 2026. Photo: PMO/ANI Photo

The revamp of the NITI Aayog last week with a new set of full-time members shows a tilt towards technology and health sectors. Usually, the choice for the policy think tank has leaned towards economists.

Three of the five new members — Abhay Karandikar, M. Srinivas, and Gobardhan Das — have had long careers in health, biotechnology, and science.

Published - April 27, 2026 10:19 pm IST

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