NITI Aayog to Freedom of Academics: Why Arvind Panagariya Resigned – The Quint

Arvind Panagariya resigned recently from the post of vice chairman, NITI Aayog, after serving for roughly two-and-a-half years in that position. Panagariyas main contributions in this cabinet-rank position include the completion of the three-year Action Agenda (available on NITI Aayogs website). Based on Panagariyas interviews to the media, it seems the work on a Seven-Year Strategy and a Fifteen-Year Vision has also been almost completed.

With deeper fiscal federalism now in place, NITI Aayog was charged with the task of providing the states with technical assistance and policy advice. Unlike in the case of its predecessor, the Planning Commision, it was not charged with the distribution of resources to the states.

And, Panagariya himself was actively involved in advising the states. The NITI Aayog, under Panagariyas leadership, has also made contributions in crafting the Modi governments policies in the areas of agriculture, health, education and digital economy.

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NITI Aayog to Freedom of Academics: Why Arvind Panagariya Resigned - The Quint