New Delhi, 02 November (H.S.): Amid global uncertainties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet the newly constituted leadership of NITI Aayog on November 5 to seek an update on the key issues and policy areas being handled by the government’s principal policy think tank.

A senior NITI Aayog official said on Monday that members of the institution may make presentations during the meeting on the issues and policy initiatives they are currently working on. These presentations will be aligned with the government's vision of building a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Those expected to attend the meeting include NITI Aayog Vice-Chairperson Ashok Kumar Lahiri, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anurag Jain and members Rajiv Gauba, R. Balasubramaniam, Joram Aniya, K. V. Raju, M. Srinivas, Gobardhan Das and Abhay Karandikar. Other senior officials of the institution will also be present.

The meeting comes at a time when the Central Government is beginning to formulate its priorities for the Union Budget 2027-28 amid global uncertainties and the need to sustain economic growth, strengthen manufacturing and generate employment.

The interaction is expected to provide the Prime Minister with an opportunity to take stock of the policy initiatives being pursued by NITI Aayog and understand the issues requiring attention in the context of the country's long-term development goals.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar