Prime Minister Narendra Modi was inaugurated for his third term, alongside 71 other ministers. This includes 30 Cabinet ministers, five Ministers of State with independent charge, and 36 Ministers of State. Modi continues his leadership for a third consecutive term. The Cabinet members represent various states and social groups, maintaining continuity in critical portfolios. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath at a grand ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Key Ministry Retentions
Several coalition leaders demanded important ministries. However, notable figures remain in key positions. Amit Shah continues to lead the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Cooperation. Rajnath Singh retains the Ministry of Defence. Nitin Gadkari keeps his role at the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Nirmala Sitharaman remains the Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs. These retentions signal stability in important governmental areas.
New Ministry Appointments
A significant new appointment is 36-year-old TDP MP Ram Mohan Naidu, now the Civil Aviation Minister. He replaces Jyotiraditya Scindia, who now heads the Telecom Ministry. TDP’s support was crucial in BJP’s return to power after the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan becomes the Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister. He replaces Arjun Munda and will also oversee the Ministry of Rural Development. JD(U) MP Ram Nath Thakur, son of Karpoori Thakur, has been appointed as MoS in the agriculture ministry.
Prime Minister’s Portfolios
Prime Minister Modi will handle the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. He will also oversee the Department of Atomic Energy, the Department of Space, and other important policy issues.
Complete List of Cabinet Ministers
-Narendra Modi: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; Department of Space.
-Rajnath Singh: Ministry of Defence.
-Amit Shah: Ministry of Home Affairs; Ministry of Cooperation.
-Nitin Gadkari: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways; Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
-JP Nadda: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
-Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare; Ministry of Rural Development.
-Nirmala Sitharaman: Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
-Subrahmanyam Jaishankar: Ministry of External Affairs.
-Manohar Lal Khattar: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs; Ministry of Power.
-HD Kumaraswamy: Ministry of Heavy Industries; Ministry of Steel.
-Piyush Goyal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
-Dharmendra Pradhan: Ministry of Education.
-Jitan Ram Manjhi: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises.
-Lalan Singh: Ministry of Panchayati Raj; Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
-Sarbananda Sonowal: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
-Virendra Kumar: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
-Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu: Ministry of Civil Aviation.
-Prahlad Joshi: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
-Jual Oram: Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
– Giriraj Singh: Ministry of Textiles.
-Ashwini Vaishnaw: Ministry of Railways; Ministry of Information and Broadcasting; Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
-Jyotiraditya Scindia: Ministry of Communications; Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
-Bhupendra Yadav: Ministry of Environment and Forests.
-Gajendra Singh Shekhawat: Ministry of Tourism; Ministry of Culture.
-Annapurna Devi: Ministry of Women & Child Development.
-Kiren Rijiju: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs; Ministry of Minority Affairs.
-Hardeep Singh Puri: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
-Mansukh Mandaviya: Ministry of Labour & Employment; Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
-G Kishan Reddy: Ministry of Coal; Ministry of Mines.
-Chirag Paswan: Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
-C R Patil: Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Summary
The new Cabinet under PM Modi represents a strategic mix of experienced and fresh leadership. Key ministries continue to be managed by seasoned leaders such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Nirmala Sitharaman, ensuring stability in crucial areas. At the same time, new appointments like Ram Mohan Naidu in Civil Aviation and Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Agriculture introduce fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to these portfolios. This careful balance between continuity and new leadership is designed to stimulate India’s growth, tackle ongoing challenges, and effectively address pressing issues, paving the way for sustainable development and progress across the nation.
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