NITI Aayog Governance Structure Revised with New Member Composition
The Union Government updated the NITI Aayog's composition on April 24, 2026, formalizing changes to its Ex-officio Members and Special Invitees. This alignment with the current cabinet aims to enhance the think tank's capacity for long-term strategic planning and cooperative federalism. Revised Composition of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)-24-04-26 Frontier Tech Hub
Established January 1, 2015, NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission, adopting a 'bottom-up' approach that engages State Governments via its Governing Council. Regular composition updates ensure key ministers—Finance, Home Affairs, Agriculture, Defence, among others—actively participate in deliberations. The Prime Minister chairs the body.
The board's composition dictates which ministries spearhead the National Development Agenda. Including specific Special Invitees signals the government's focus areas, whether digital infrastructure, green energy, or tribal welfare. This keeps NITI Aayog relevant for providing evidence-based policy advice to both central and state governments. Changes are triggered by cabinet reshuffles or shifts in national priorities.
- Chairperson: Prime Minister of India
- Vice-Chairperson: Appointed by the PM
- Ex-officio Members: Up to 4 Union Ministers
- Special Invitees: Domain experts and Union Ministers
Glossary
NITI Aayog: National Institution for Transforming India; a policy think tank of the Government of India.
Ex-officio Member: A member of a body who holds the position by virtue of holding another office.
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