**Summary of NITI Aayog Appointments**
On May 2, 2026, the Prime Minister’s Office announced the appointment of Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya as Full-time Members of NITI Aayog.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi issued a formal congratulatory message, which was also shared via his official X handle (@narendramodi). The Prime Minister emphasized that the appointees’ extensive experience and deep understanding of various issues are expected to significantly strengthen the national policymaking process. He expressed confidence that their contributions will play a vital role in driving innovation and cross-sectoral growth during their tenure.
**Key Data Points and Reference Information:**
* **Appointees:** Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya
* **Position:** Full-time Members, NITI Aayog
* **Release Date:** May 2, 2026, 9:40 PM
* **Source:** PIB Delhi / Prime Minister’s Office
* **Release ID:** 2257591
* **Visitor Counter:** 263
* **Reference Code:** MJPS/PRK
* **Available Languages:** Marathi, Gujarati
Key Entities Referenced
NITI Aayog: The premier policy think tank of the Government of India where new full-time members have been appointed to strengthen national policymaking.
Dr. R. Balasubramaniam: Appointed as a Full-time Member of NITI Aayog to contribute to innovation and growth across various sectors.
Dr. Joram Aniya: Appointed as a Full-time Member of NITI Aayog to leverage deep understanding of issues in strengthening policy development.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister congratulates Dr. R.
Balasubramaniam Ji and Dr. Joram Aniya Ji on
being appointed as Full-time Members of NITI
Aayog
Posted On: 02 MAY 2026 9:40PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Ji and Dr. Joram Aniya Ji
on being appointed as Full-time Members of NITI Aayog.
The Prime Minister noted that their rich experience and deep understanding of various issues will greatly
strengthen policymaking. Shri Modi expressed confidence that their contributions will help drive
innovation and growth across sectors. He also wished them a very productive and impactful tenure ahead.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
"Congratulations to Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Ji and Dr. Joram Aniya Ji on being appointed as Full-time
Members of NITI Aayog. Their rich experience and deep understanding of various issues will greatly
strengthen policy making. I am confident their contributions will help drive innovation and growth across
sectors. Wishing them a very productive and impactful tenure ahead."
Congratulations to Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Ji and Dr. Joram Aniya Ji on being
appointed as Full-time Members of NITI Aayog. Their rich experience and deep
understanding of various issues will greatly strengthen policy making. I am
confident their contributions will help drive…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 2, 2026
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