(b) Dr. Rajiv Kumar is a leading Indian economist and has recently been appointed, the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog by the government of India. He is the author of several books on India's economy and national security.His latest books are Modi & His Challenges (2016),Resurgent India: Ideas and Priorities (2015) and Exploding Aspirations: Unlocking India's Future (2014).He is a widely recognized economic columnist and a leading speaker on issues in Indian political economy.