Who is the Chairman of NITI Aayog?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer:C. Prime Minister

• NITI Aayog stands for National Institution for Transforming India.

• It was established on 1st January 2015, replacing the Planning Commission.

• The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog.

• It serves as a policy think tank of the Government of India.

• Aims to foster cooperative federalism through involvement of State Governments in policy making.

• Vice Chairman: Appointed by the Prime Minister. As of now, Suman Bery holds this position.

• CEO (Chief Executive Officer): Also appointed by the Central Government. Current CEO: B. V. R. Subrahmanyam(as of 2025).

• Governing Council: Comprises all Chief Ministers and Lt. Governors of Union Territories.

• NITI Aayog’s major initiatives include:

  • Aspirational Districts Programme

  • Atal Innovation Mission

  • Health Index and SDG Index