New Delhi, May 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the appointment of Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr Joram Aniya as full-time members of NITI Aayog, according to an official notification.

"In continuation of Cabinet Secretariat's notification... the Prime Minister has approved the appointment of the following persons [Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr Joram Aniya] as Full-time Members, NITI Aayog," a government notification said.

The notification said the appointments will take effect "from the date of assumption of charge and until further orders," adding that they will serve "on the same terms and conditions as are applicable to Full-time Members, NITI Aayog."

Officials said that Joram Aniya's inclusion in NITI Aayog marks a histor...