Economist Panagariya takes charge at NITI Aayog
January 13, 2015  12:11
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The first vice chairman of the newly-created NITI Aayog, noted economist Arvind Panagariya, took charge today. 

NITI Aayog CEO Sindhushree Khullar and other senior officials briefed the vice chairman about the newly created body. Panagariya is expected to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the chairman of the Aayog, later in the day. 

The government had announced the appointment of vice chairman, two full-time members, four ex-officio members (Union ministers) and three special invitees for the Aayog on January 5. 

Economist Bibek Debroy and former DRDO chief V K Saraswat, who were appointed as full-time members, are expected to join shortly. 

NITI Aayog has replaced the 65-year old Planning Commission.
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