Nidhi Chhibber Assigned Additional Charge as CEO of NITI Aayog After Completion of B.V.R. Subrahmanyam’s Tenur
Leadership Transition at NITI Aayog
The Competent Authority has approved the assignment of additional charge of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NITI Aayog to Ms. Nidhi Chhibber, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, who is presently serving as Director General, Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog.
This decision follows the completion of tenure of Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, a 1987-batch IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre (Retd.), who has been serving as CEO of NITI Aayog. His tenure concluded on 24 February 2026.
Key Details of the Appointment
Officer Assigned: Ms. Nidhi Chhibber, IAS (CG:1994)
Current Role: Director General, DMEO, NITI Aayog
New Responsibility: Additional charge of CEO, NITI Aayog
Effective Date: 24 February 2026
Duration: Until the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is earlier
Significance of the Appointment
The assignment of additional charge ensures continuity in leadership at NITI Aayog, India’s premier policy think tank, which plays a crucial role in:
Strategic planning and policy formulation for national development.
Monitoring and evaluation of government programs.
Driving innovation and reforms across sectors.
Ms. Chhibber’s appointment reflects confidence in her administrative experience and her current role in overseeing development monitoring and evaluation, which aligns closely with the responsibilities of the CEO.
