R. Balasubramaniam and Joram Aniya appointed full-time Members of NITI Aayog
Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya were appointed full-time Members of NITI Aayog, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated them on 2 May 2026.
Summary
Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya have been appointed full-time Members of NITI Aayog, the government's policy think tank. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated both on 2 May 2026, saying their experience and understanding of issues would strengthen policymaking and help drive innovation and growth across sectors. NITI Aayog was constituted through a Cabinet resolution on 1 January 2015, replacing the Planning Commission; the Prime Minister is its Chairperson, and its full-time framework includes a Vice-Chairperson appointed by the Prime Minister, full-time Members, up to two rotational part-time Members, up to four ex officio Members from the Union Council of Ministers and a CEO.
Key facts
- New full-time Members
- Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Dr. Joram Aniya
- NITI Aayog constituted
- 1 January 2015 by Cabinet resolution; replaced Planning Commission
- Chairperson
- Prime Minister of India
- Part-time Members
- Maximum 2, rotational
- Ex officio Members
- Maximum 4 Union ministers, nominated by PM
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who among the following were appointed full-time Members of NITI Aayog in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — R. Balasubramaniam and Joram Aniya
Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya were appointed full-time Members of NITI Aayog; the PM congratulated them on 2 May 2026.
NITI Aayog, which replaced the Planning Commission, was constituted through which of the following?
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Correct answer: D — A Cabinet resolution dated 1 January 2015
NITI Aayog was constituted by a Cabinet resolution dated 1 January 2015; like the Planning Commission (set up by a Cabinet resolution in 1950), it is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body.
Consider the following statements about the composition of NITI Aayog as per its 2015 Cabinet resolution: 1. It can have a maximum of four part-time Members, on a rotational basis. 2. It can have a maximum of four ex officio Members from the Union Council of Ministers, nominated by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct: the resolution provides for up to 2 (not 4) rotational part-time Members and up to 4 ex officio Members from the Union Council of Ministers nominated by the PM.