Kolkata, April 25 -- Newly appointed NITI Aayog Full-Time Member Dr. Gobardhan Das has hailed his induction into the national think tank as a victory for the state of West Bengal, framing his new role as a mission to ensure "no citizen is left behind" on India's path to 2047.

Speaking in Kolkata shortly after being congratulated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the IISER Bhopal Director expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the nation's strategic development.

Dr Das emphasised the regional significance of his appointment, noting that having a representative from Bengal at the highest level of national planning is a point of collective pride.

"Today is a very happy day for me... It's the happiness of the entire ...