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Nidhi Chhibber Takes Additional Charge as NITI Aayog CEO
- 05 Mar 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Nidhi Chhibber has assumed additional charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NITI Aayog after the completion of the tenure of BVR Subrahmanyam, marking an important leadership transition in India’s premier public policy institution.
Key Points:
- Appointment: The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued a notification assigning additional charge of the CEO post of NITI Aayog to Nidhi Chhibber.
- Nidhi Chhibber is a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre.
- At the time of her appointment, she was serving as the Director General of the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) in NITI Aayog.
- Predecessor: BVR Subrahmanyam, completed his extended three-year tenure as NITI Aayog CEO in February 2026.
- Role: The CEO is responsible for overseeing policy planning, facilitating cooperative federalism, coordinating with ministries and states, and driving implementation of key national development initiatives.
- Nidhi Chhibber’s appointment as CEO (additional charge) highlights increasing representation of women in senior government leadership roles.
- NITI Aayog: Established in 2015, NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission as India’s foremost policy advisory body to promote cooperative federalism, sustainable development, and long‑term strategic planning.
- Strategic Importance: The appointment reflects continuity in leadership at an institution crucial for policy deliberation and effective governance, impacting sectors such as economic reforms, health, technology, and public service delivery.
- The CEO is instrumental in monitoring flagship programs like PM GatiShakti, National Nutrition Mission, NIPUN Bharat, and AI/technology-driven projects.
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