Letters: Welcome appointment

Government's support will be needed in making the organisation financially independent

This refers to the report “Rajiv Kumar named vice-chairman of NITI Aayog” (August 6). The Centre’s decision to fill the vacancy caused by the exit of Arvind Panagariya with a professional economist, who has roots in India and who is unlikely to take over the top position in NITI Aayog with a resignation letter in his pocket or an obligation to return after expiry of leave, will be welcomed by all.
 
Now, one more thing the government can do to make NITI Aayog a professional and functional body that is “superior” to the earlier dispensation (Planning Commission) which it