Dr. Joram Aniya is making history by becoming the first woman from the Nyishi community to join NITI Aayog. She's an accomplished academician with over 18 years of experience in teaching, research, and public policy engagement. Dr. Aniya is a professor and a member of the Arunachal Pradesh Private Educational Regulatory Commission. She's also a renowned author and expert on Nyishi literature and culture.

Dr. Aniya's appointment is a testament to her dedication to indigenous knowledge systems and community development. She's written and edited numerous books on Nyishi literature and culture, and has published many research papers on the subject. Her inclusion in NITI Aayog marks a significant moment for Arunachal Pradesh, bringing an eminent intellectual voice to the highest level of national policymaking.

Dr. R Balasubramaniam, on the other hand, is a public policy expert and development activist. He's a qualified physician and the founder of the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) and the Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM). Dr. Balasubramaniam has a master's degree in public administration from Harvard University and has worked extensively on community development projects.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the new appointees on their appointment, saying that their rich experience and deep understanding of various issues will greatly strengthen policy-making. He expressed his confidence that their contributions will drive innovation and growth across sectors.

The appointment of Dr. Aniya and Dr. Balasubramaniam brings the total number of full-time members in NITI Aayog to seven, including a vice-chairman. The government think tank provides valuable advice to the Indian government on policy-making, and the new appointees are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the country's future.