Who is the Chairman of the NITI Ayog?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) The Prime Minister

• The Chairman of NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is the Prime Minister of India.

• This position is ex-officio, meaning whoever is serving as Prime Minister automatically holds the chairmanship of NITI Aayog.

Information Booster:

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

• It acts as a policy think tank of the Government of India, aimed at fostering cooperative federalism and sustainable development.

• The current Prime Minister and hence the Chairman of NITI Aayog is Narendra Modi (as of 2025).

Additional Information:

• The Vice Chairman is appointed by the Prime Minister and holds the rank of a Cabinet Minister.

• The CEO of NITI Aayog is also appointed by the Prime Minister and oversees implementation strategies and programs.

• NITI Aayog promotes state participation through the Governing Council, which includes Chief Ministers of all states and UTs with legislatures.