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Anurag Jain appointed chief executive of NITI Aayog.

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Former chief secretary of Madhya Pradesh and former secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.

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Responsible for coordinating development priorities between the central government and the states.

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Term length: up to two years, as decided by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

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Summary

He will lead the think tank in shaping policies on infrastructure, industry, and economic development.

Jain brings nearly forty years of experience from state and central government roles.

His tenure is set for two years, subject to extension or earlier termination.

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New Words to Learn

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Chief executive
the highest-ranking leader who manages an organization
NITI Aayog
India's national policy think tank that advises the government on development plans
Indian Administrative Service
the elite civil service that runs many of India's government departments
Infrastructure
large physical systems such as roads, bridges, and power supply
Industrial policy
government plans that support factories and businesses
Economic development
efforts to improve the wealth and living standards of a country
Tenure
the length of time a person holds a particular job
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
a group of senior leaders who approve high‑level government appointments
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