Nidhi Chhibber takes additional charge as CEO of NITI Aayog after BVR Subrahmanyam’s tenure ends
New Delhi – The government has assigned additional charge of Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog to Nidhi Chhibber. She currently serves as Director General of the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office in NITI Aayog. She holds the rank of Special Secretary.
Now, Chhibber will take over the CEO’s responsibilities following the completion of BVR Subrahmanyam’s extended tenure. BVR Subrahmanyam concluded his term on February 24, 2026. With this transition, the policy think tank enters a new administrative phase.
Chhibber belongs to the 1994 batch of the Indian Administrative Service from the Chhattisgarh cadre. Over the years, she has handled key assignments at both the state and central levels. At present, she leads the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office, which tracks the performance of major government schemes and flagship programmes. Therefore, she brings direct experience in policy review and outcome assessment to her new role.
In addition, the government has already empanelled her to hold the post of Secretary or Secretary-equivalent in the Government of India. This empanelment reflects her seniority and administrative experience within the civil services framework.
Meanwhile, Subrahmanyam, a 1987-batch IAS officer from the Chhattisgarh cadre, steered NITI Aayog through several policy initiatives during his tenure. He oversaw reforms, strategic planning exercises, and coordination with states on development goals. His extended term officially ended on February 24.
With Chhibber assuming additional charge, NITI Aayog aims to maintain continuity in policy coordination and programme monitoring. She will now guide the institution’s strategic agenda while continuing her oversight of development evaluation functions.
The leadership change marks a routine but significant transition at India’s apex policy advisory body.
