GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 11th July. Parameswaran Iyer assumed leadership of NITI Aayog as CEO on Monday. He had previously led the implementation of the flagship, USD 20 billion Swachh Bharat Mission.
According to an official statement, Iyer is a 1981-batch IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre who has worked in both the public and private sectors.
During 2016-20, he served as secretary in the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
“With over 25 years of experience in the water and sanitation sector, Iyer spearheaded the implementation of India’s flagship USD 20 billion Swachh Bharat Mission, which successfully delivered access to safe sanitation to 550 million people,” the statement said.
Iyer said in a statement that he was honoured and humbled to be given the incredible opportunity to serve the country again, this time as the CEO of NITI Aayog.
Iyer also expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for another opportunity to work with him toward a transformed India.
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