Kolkata: The government service of the CEO of NITI Aayog, Amitabh Kant, has come to an end. He wrote on his social media handle that he has stepped down as the CEO and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted his resignation. He will now move to explore new opportunities, he said, though Kant stopped short of revealing the details of the news innings he is padding up for.
Amitabh Kant is an IAS of the 1980 batch. Kant, who was trained in economics began his education New Delhi’s Modern School from where he went to one of the most prestigious colleges in the country — St. Stephen’s College, where he graduated in economics. He did an MA from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Kant was also selected for the Chevening Scholarship in the UK.
Embracing new opportunities
“After 45 years of dedicated government service, I have made the decision to embrace new opportunities and move forward in life. I am incredibly thankful to the Prime Minister of India for accepting my resignation as G20 Sherpa and for having given me the opportunity to drive a range of developmental initiatives and contribute to the growth, development, and progress of India…. I now look forward to contributing to India’s transformational journey towards Viksit Bharat by facilitating and supporting free enterprise, startups, think tanks, and academic institutions,” Kanto wrote on the social media post.
G20 milestone
“Leading India’s G20 Presidency in 2023 was a significant milestone in my career. Despite complex global challenges, we achieved unanimous consensus on the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration, and refocused attention on key developmental issues. India’s G20 presidency was people-centric and inclusive, with meetings held across all states and union territories. This strengthened cooperative federalism, celebrated local culture, and upgraded infrastructure nationwide. We also successfully ensured the inclusion of the African Union in the G20, fulfilling India’s commitment to global equity and the voice of the Global South,” Kant wrote in a LinkedIn post.
Aspirational Districts Programme, digital infrastruture
Kant mentioned that serving the underprivileged had a special place in his heart. “As CEO of NITI Aayog, I had the privilege to lead path-breaking programs such as the Aspirational Districts Programme, which transformed lives of common citizens in 115 of India’s most underdeveloped districts.”
He also mentioned the digital drive. “We helped lay the foundations for India’s digital public infrastructure and pushed policy reforms across sectors—ranging from manufacturing through PLI schemes to innovation through the Atal Innovation Mission and sustainability through the Green Hydrogen Mission and Advanced Chemistry Cells. These efforts positioned India as a leader in innovation and climate action.” “During my tenure as Secretary of the Department for Industrial Policy and Promotion, I focused on reform and liberalisation, driving key initiatives like Ease of Doing Business, Make in India, and Startup India. These transformed India’s business landscape and helped the country climb 79 places in the World Bank rankings,” he added.
It’s curtains on the government service of Amitabh Kant, as the CEO of NITI Aayog announced on the morning of Monday, June 16. He didn’t specify his next move but mentioned that he was privileged to lead programs such as the Aspirational Districts Programme that transformed lives of the common people in 115 of the most underdeveloped districts. Biz News Business News – Personal Finance News, Share Market News, BSE/NSE News, Stock Exchange News Today
