New Delhi, April 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met newly appointed NITI Aayog vice-chairperson Ashok Kumar Lahiri, a day after the Centre reconstituted the government's top policy think tank, underscoring its role in driving reforms and governance. "NITI Aayog has emerged as a vital pillar in India's policy-making architecture, fostering cooperative federalism, furthering reforms and boosting 'Ease of Living.' It serves as a dynamic platform for innovation and long-term strategic thinking across sectors," PM Modi said on X. He also congratulated Lahiri and the newly appointed full-time members - former cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba, economist K V Raju, IISER Bhopal director Gobardhan Das, Science and Technology Department Secretary Abhay Karandikar and AIIMS director M Srinivas - wishing them a "productive and impactful tenure". Lahiri, an MLA from West Bengal's Balurghat and a former chief economic adviser to the central government, brings a mix of political and technocratic experience. He has also served on the 15th Finance Commission and worked with global financial institutions....