Two appointments to NITI Aayog — Dr R. Balasubramaniam & Dr Joram Aniya (full‑time members)

What: PM approved appointments increasing full‑time members from five to seven; Balasubramaniam (SVYM founder, capacity building expert) and Joram Aniya (first Nyishi PhD, academic & policy experience).

Significance:

• Policy inputs: Brings grassroots development and tribal/NE representation to policy think‑tank.

UPSC relevance: Institutional design, policy advisory bodies.

Practice Q: How does diversity in membership strengthen policy formulation at institutions like NITI Aayog?