New Delhi : Within hours of the government announcing a new body to replace Planning Commission, the Yojana Bhawan staff began hectic preparations to welcome new Vice-Chairman of Niti Aayog and other members who are likely to be appointed shortly.
The landmark sign board in front of Yojana Bhawan has been repainted as Niti Aayog and rooms to seat the senior functionaries are being decked up.
Noted economist, Arvind Panagariya is tipped to be the first Vice-Chairman of the Niti Aayog. “Government is expected to soon appoint Vice-Chairman and full time members of the newly formed NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog and they may join next week,” a source said.
The newly set up Niti Aayog is likely to go full throttle as early as next week, they added. The formation of Niti Aayog has ended the uncertainty among the staff.
