As NITI Aayog celebrated its 10th anniversary on January 1, 2025, on popular demand, I share my top insights from my 8 years at the organization. During my tenure, I had the opportunity of working directly with all 3 Vice Chairpersons, Dr. V.K. Paul, Member (Health), Mr. @amitabhk87, CEO and Dr. Sekhar Bonu, Director General, Development Monitoring & Evaluation Office (DMEO). LONG🧵on its role, achievements, what could be different/better #NITIAayog #10yearsofNITI While the think tank model holds great potential, it often struggles to navigate the complexities of a bureaucratic environment alongside the integration of lateral entrants. The success of this model is heavily reliant on individual leadership styles. Many, including myself, advocate for a think tank to be predominantly composed of lateral entrants -- sector experts, research professionals, and policy analysts -- rather than traditional bureaucrats. This is essential for embedding high-quality research & practices into the policymaking process. (2)