Government Notifies Revised Composition of NITI Aayog Effective May 2, 2026
Why it matters
NITI Aayog, which replaced the Planning Commission on January 1, 2015, functions on the principle of cooperative federalism to drive national development goals. The body serves as an advisory platform involving states and UTs in policy formulation.
Periodic adjustments to its membership roster reflect shifts in the Union Cabinet and the current administration’s administrative priorities. The May 2, 2026, notification fine-tunes the representation of specific ministries, impacting the overall efficiency of the Governing Council—which brings together all State Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors.
| Feature | NITI Aayog Structure |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Prime Minister of India |
| Governing Principle | Cooperative Federalism |
| Latest Revision | May 02, 2026 |
| Preceding Revision | April 24, 2026 |
Glossary
Term: Ex-officio Member. An individual serving on a board by virtue of holding another official government position.
Term: Cooperative Federalism. A system where the Centre and states work in partnership to implement national policy agendas.
NaukriSync Exam Angle
Focus on Polity and Governance. Examiners may test the date of the most recent institutional revision (May 2, 2026) or the role of the Prime Minister as ex-officio Chairperson. Keep track of the Governing Council's structure regarding state representation.