India, April 26 -- Newly appointed Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Ashok Lahiri, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, a day after assuming charge, marking his first official engagement in the role.

Lahiri, who was appointed as the Vice Chairman of the government's apex policy think tank on Friday, held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, signalling the beginning of his tenure at a time when India is navigating a complex global economic environment. While details of the meeting were not officially disclosed, the interaction assumes significance as NITI Aayog plays a key role in shaping India's economic policy framework and driving reforms across sectors.

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