NITI Aayog

Prof. Gobardhan Das, Member, NITI Aayog, attended the 30th Convocation Ceremony of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, as the Chief Guest on 8 August 2026, celebrating the achievements of the graduating students as they embark on a new phase of life. Addressing the graduates, Prof. Das emphasised that a strong sense of responsibility towards society is among the most important aspects of life. He encouraged students to translate the values they have learned into meaningful action and contribute to nation-building in support of the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Reflecting on the transition from university to professional and personal life, he urged the graduates to carry forward the values of compassion, empathy, and coexistence, which can guide them not only towards professional success but also towards becoming responsible and socially conscious citizens.  #AmritaVishwaVidyapeetham #EducationForLife Narendra Modi | Rao Inderjit Singh | Ashok Lahiri | Gobardhan Das

YSR Kadapa district is transforming school meal delivery through the SMART Kitchen Initiative, combining technology, modern infrastructure, efficient logistics, sustainability, and community participation under the Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes. Across the district, 38 SMART Kitchens now serve nearly 1 lakh children every day through 105 optimised routes and 95 dedicated delivery vehicles, ensuring timely and reliable delivery of nutritious meals. The initiative integrates centralised mechanised cooking, standardised food-safety protocols, GPS-enabled transportation, real-time monitoring dashboards, and QR-based feedback systems, making the process more transparent, traceable, and accountable. Sustainability is embedded in the model through solar energy, electric mobility, energy-efficient systems, and bio-digester-based waste management, while women-led Self Help Groups continue to play a vital role in community participation and local ownership. The SMART Kitchen Initiative demonstrates how convergence, technology, and community engagement can transform an everyday public service into a more efficient, sustainable, and people-centric system—advancing better nutrition and brighter futures for children. #SMARTKitchens #SchoolNutrition Narendra Modi | Rao Inderjit Singh | Ashok Lahiri

NITI Aayog organised a Stakeholder Consultation on “Transforming Vocational Education in India: Vocational Education in Schools”, chaired by Dr. Joram Aniya, Member, NITI Aayog. The consultation brought together representatives from the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSE&L), NCVET, State education departments, schools, Sector Skill Councils, industry, UNICEF, research organisations, and civil society organisations to deliberate on strengthening vocational education in schools. The discussions focused on meaningful skill exposure from Grade 6 onwards, strengthening teacher and trainer capacity, building stronger State institutions, deepening industry and apprenticeship linkages, expanding career pathways, promoting inclusion, and improving learner and employment outcomes. The consultation also emphasised the need for structured learning experiences and clear pathways connecting school education with further education, vocational training, apprenticeships, employment, and entrepreneurship, while encouraging the sharing of good practices and scalable models from States, schools, and industry partnerships. #VocationalEducation #SkillDevelopment Narendra Modi | Rao Inderjit Singh | Ashok Lahiri

Delhi, the capital of India, is a city where history and modernity coexist seamlessly. With layers of heritage spanning centuries, it offers a unique blend of ancient monuments, cultural diversity, and contemporary life. From the grandeur of the Red Fort and India Gate to the bustling streets of Chandni Chowk and modern urban spaces, Delhi reflects a dynamic identity shaped by time. Its festivals, markets, and cultural institutions contribute to its vibrant atmosphere. The city’s cuisine, ranging from street food like Chaat and Parathas to diverse culinary experiences, showcases its multicultural character. Its art, heritage sites, and everyday life make it a constantly evolving space. An initiative of NITI Aayog, "Divya Bharat – A Window to the Soul of India" celebrates the country’s diverse cultural, spiritual and natural heritage through a state-wise journey that showcases India’s timeless traditions, iconic landscapes, vibrant festivals and living heritage, reflecting the spirit of unity in diversity. Access the full publication: https://lnkd.in/gH5DdX9a Experience a curated glimpse of India’s States and Union Territories, watch now: https://lnkd.in/gbewwKCS #DivyaBharat #Delhi Narendra Modi | Rao Inderjit Singh | Ashok Lahiri | Yugal Joshi

NITI Aayog convened a meeting of the Expert Group on Sports Science in India, chaired by Dr. M. Srinivas, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, bringing together stakeholders from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Ayush, ICMR, Sports Authority of India, distinguished sportsman Mr. P. Gopichand, and experts from the sports science ecosystem. The discussions focused on building a comprehensive and integrated sports science ecosystem covering academic courses, return-to-play and other standard clinical protocols, multidisciplinary athlete care, technology, research and development, human resources, quality of care, and governance. The deliberations mark an important step towards developing a cohesive, evidence-based, and athlete-centric sports science ecosystem in India, supporting athletes from grassroots participation to elite performance. #SportsScience #AthleteHealth Narendra Modi | Rao Inderjit Singh | Ashok Lahiri

India stands at a pivotal stage in its journey towards becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse, with manufacturing playing a critical role in growth, jobs, innovation and competitiveness. In this context, NITI Aayog will release on 13 August 2026 its report titled “Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufacturing Hub.” The report identifies priority sectors with strong potential for global competitiveness, value addition, employment generation and deeper integration into global value chains, while providing a strategic roadmap to strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem and support the vision of Viksit Bharat. Narendra Modi | Rao Inderjit Singh | Ashok Lahiri

Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog, met the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh to discuss the Social Stock Exchange and key priorities under the District Development Plan for Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district, including opportunities to advance these initiatives in the State. The meeting also included discussions on the Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER) and its development priorities, with a focus on supporting inclusive growth and strengthening the region’s economic potential. #AndhraPradesh #SocialStockExchange Narendra Modi | Rao Inderjit Singh | Ashok Lahiri | R Balasubramaniam

NITI Aayog and the Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) signed a Statement of Intent today to strengthen technology- and language-enabled governance across India. The collaboration aims to develop innovative AI-powered solutions for multilingual service delivery, enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and citizen engagement across India’s diverse linguistic landscape. The partnership marks an important step towards building a more inclusive, citizen-centric, and digitally empowered Bharat. #DigitalIndia #BHASHINI Narendra Modi | Rao Inderjit Singh | Ashok Lahiri | BHASHINI - (Digital India BHASHINI Division)

Shri Ashok Kumar Lahiri, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, along with Shri Ishtiyaque Ahmed, Programme Director, visited Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), New Delhi, to review advanced dental machinery, technologies and emerging capabilities in the sector. The visit provided an opportunity to deliberate on key challenges and opportunities shaping India’s dental technology ecosystem, with discussions focusing on import dependence, patents and licensing, technology access, and the need to accelerate indigenous R&D, innovation and manufacturing of dental equipment. The emphasis was on creating a stronger bridge between research, technology development and domestic manufacturing—reducing dependence on imports while fostering globally competitive, homegrown solutions for India’s healthcare needs. Strengthening indigenous capabilities in critical healthcare technologies is an important step towards a more self-reliant, innovative and resilient India, in line with the vision of #ViksitBharat. Narendra Modi | Rao Inderjit Singh | Ashok Lahiri