Amitabh Kant, IAS, a former NITI Aayog CEO and a Secretary of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), has been appointed as the ย new Chairperson (Chancellor) of NIIT University (NU), Neemrana effectiveย March 10, 2025. He succeeds K Kasturirangan.
During his tenure as CEO ofย NITI Aayog (2016โ2022), Shri Kant spearheaded pioneering initiatives like theย Atal Innovation Mission,ย Aspirational Districts Programme, and theย National Programme on Artificial Intelligence, shaping Indiaโs growth and development agenda. He also played a pivotal role in launchingย flagship programmes such as Make in India, Startup India, and Ease of Doing Business reforms, all of which focus heavily on creating a skilled and empowered workforce. In addition, Shri Kantโs key role in Indiaโsย G20 Presidency in 2023ย positioned the country as a critical voice in global economic discussions. His deep commitment to skilling, innovation, and administrative excellence aligns closely withย NIIT Universityโs vision of developing tech-enabled, industry-ready professionals. Expressing his enthusiasm on taking over as Chairperson, Amitabh Kantย said:ย “It is an honour to join NIIT University, an institution that has consistently pioneered industry-linked education and skilling. In todayโs rapidly evolving economy, universities must play a central role in nurturing innovation and preparing youth for emerging opportunities. I look forward to working with the university to advance its mission of creating a new-age talent pool aligned with national and global priorities.”
With Kant at the helm, NIIT University looks forward to scaling new heights in cutting-edge education, skilling, and global collaborations, continuing its mission of nurturing leaders and innovators of tomorrow says a statement from the university.
