Ashok Kumar Lahiri Appointed as Niti Aayog Vice-Chairperson
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 12:27 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Ashok Kumar Lahiri, a former Chief Economic Advisor, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chairperson of Niti Aayog. He replaces Suman K. Bery.
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