Who is the Ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog?

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  1. President
  2. Prime Minister
  3. Home Minister
  4. Finance Minister

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Option 2 : Prime Minister
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Key Points

  •  The Ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog is the Prime Minister of India.
  • As per the NITI Aayog Act of 2014, the Prime Minister is the Chairperson of NITI Aayog, and the governing council of the organization includes chief ministers of all states and union territories, as well as members appointed by the central government.
  • The Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog is appointed by the central government and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization.

Additional Information

  •  Droupadi Murmu is the 15th and current president, having taken office from 25 July 2022.
  • The current Finance Minister of India is Nirmala Sitharaman.
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