Why in News?
Senior IAS officer Anurag Jain assumed charge as Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog for a two-year tenure.
What is the role of NITI Aayog?
- NITI Aayog is the Government of India's policy think tank and works with States on long-term development strategy and cooperative federalism.
- It replaced the Planning Commission in 2015.
- The Prime Minister is its ex-officio Chairperson, while the CEO manages the institution's executive and administrative work.
Exam Connect
- NITI Aayog → established in 2015
- Chairperson → Prime Minister of India
- CEO → Anurag Jain