NITI Aayog revamp shows tilt towards science and health

28 APRIL 2026

The revamp of the NITI Aayog with a new set of full-time members shows a tilt towards technology and health sectors.
Usually, the choice for the 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.
The NITI Ayog’s newly appointed Vice-Chairman, Ashok Lahiri, is an economist.
He was a BJP candidate in the 2021 West Bengal election, and is the MLA from Balurghat.