Pro. KV Raju has been appointed as a whole-time member of NITI Aayog by the Central Government. This decision was taken after the approval of Prime Minister Modi. He has earlier been the economic advisor of UP and will now play an important role in policy making at the national level.
Lucknow. The Central Government has given an important responsibility to Professor KV Raju, Economic Advisor to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He has been appointed as a whole time member of NITI Aayog. This appointment has been made after the approval of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pro. Other experts including KV Raju have also been appointed as whole-time members from the date of assumption of charge.
Ashok Lahiri became the Vice President, many experts got the place
The government has appointed Ashok Kumar Lahiri as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog. Along with this, Rajiv Gauba, Prof. KV Raju, Prof. Gobardhan Das, Prof. Abhay Karandikar and Dr. M. Srinivas have been made whole-time members. This team will play an important role in policy making and deciding the economic direction of the country.
Was playing an important role in UP government for a long time
Pro. KV Raju was working as the Economic Advisor to the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the last nine years. Before this, he had also been the Economic Advisor to the Chief Minister of Karnataka. The benefit of his experience will now be available at the national level.
Strong experience in education and research
Pro. Raju has vast experience in academic and research fields. He has worked as Principal Scientist at ICRISAT, Hyderabad. Apart from this, he has also been a Social Scientist at IWMI, Colombo and a Visiting Research Fellow at IFPRI, Washington DC. He has also served as Professor at ISEC, Bengaluru.
Career beginnings and achievements
Pro. KV Raju started his career from IRMA Anand, Gujarat. He has written 26 books so far and published more than 100 research papers. His contribution in the field of economic policy and research is considered very important.
Appointment will give new experience to policy making
Pro. The appointment of KV Raju reflects his long experience and his contribution to economic policies. His expertise will strengthen NITI Aayog and provide better direction to the country’s economic plans.