Suman Beri has taken over as the Vice Chairman of Nithi Ayog

Nithi Aayog took over as Vice Chairman on Sunday. With Rajiv Kumar stepping down from the post, Sumar Beri has taken over the responsibilities. Suman Beri is an experienced policy economist and research administrator. Suman Barry previously served as Director General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). Royal Dutch Shell has also served as Global Chief Economist. He is also a member of the PM’s Financial Advisory Council, the Statistical Commission and the Reserve Bank of India’s Technical Advisory Committee. Berry also provided services to the World Bank. Suman Beri, who has taken over as the Vice-Chairman of the Nitish Aayog, said he was honored to be entrusted with the responsibilities of the Nitish Aayog at a time of global uncertainty. It is hoped that economic development here will finally take place. Suman Beri said the Nitish Aayog would strive to play its part in economic growth. Meanwhile, senior IFS officer Vinay Kwatra has taken over as the new Foreign Secretary. Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi tweeted: On April 4, the Center appointed IFS officer Vinay Mohan Quatra as the new Foreign Secretary. Quatra, 1988 batch IFS officer. The Cabinet Appointments Committee has approved the appointment of Quatra to the post of Foreign Secretary after the retirement of Harshavardhan Shringla.