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Amitabh Kant is an Indian bureaucrat and public policy expert who served as the CEO of NITI Aayog, India's premier policy think tank, from 2016 to 2022. He played a key role in driving various national initiatives, including the Make in India, Startup India, and Digital India campaigns. Known for his innovative approach to governance, Kant has been instrumental in promoting sustainable development and ease of doing business in India. He also served as India's G20 Sherpa from 2022 to 2025. He was awarded The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star by the Japanese government in 2023.