Modi 3.0 Cabinet – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formed his new cabinet for his historic third consecutive term. Amid much anticipation, PM Modi retained key figures such as Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S Jaishankar in their respective high-profile ministries of Defence, Home Affairs, Finance, and External Affairs.
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First Cabinet Meeting of Modi 3.0
The first Union Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, took place in New Delhi on Monday. It was a significant moment as the newly elected ministers assumed their roles and discussed the roadmap for the upcoming term. Here’s a detailed look at the key developments and portfolio allocations.
Key Ministers and Their Portfolios
- Rajnath Singh – Minister of Defence
- Amit Shah – Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation
- Nirmala Sitharaman – Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs
- S. Jaishankar – Minister of External Affairs
New Faces and Key Changes
Arjun Ram Meghwal continues as the Law Minister, highlighting a blend of continuity and new leadership within the cabinet. The newly formed government saw a mix of experienced and new leaders taking charge of various ministries.
Members from Allies Sworn-In
Five allies have also taken their place in the cabinet, each receiving one berth:
- H D Kumaraswamy (JD(S)) – Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel
- Jitan Ram Manjhi (HAM) – Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
- Rajiv Ranjan Singh (JD(U)) – Minister of Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
- K Ram Mohan Naidu (TDP) – Minister of Civil Aviation
- Chirag Paswan (LJP-RV) – Minister of Food Processing Industries
Detailed Portfolio Allocations
Here’s the comprehensive list of cabinet ministers and their respective portfolios:
- Nitin Gadkari – Minister of Road Transport and Highways
- JP Nadda – Minister of Health and Family Welfare; Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan – Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare; Minister of Rural Development
- Manohar Lal – Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs; Minister of Power
- Piyush Goyal – Minister of Commerce and Industry
- Dharmendra Pradhan – Minister of Education
- Sarbananda Sonowal – Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Dr. Virendra Kumar – Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Pralhad Joshi – Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; Minister of New and Renewable Energy
- Jual Oram – Minister of Tribal Affairs
- Giriraj Singh – Minister of Textiles
- Ashwini Vaishnaw – Minister of Railways; Minister of Information and Broadcasting; Minister of Electronics and Information Technology
- Jyotiraditya Scindia – Minister of Communications; Minister of Development of North Eastern Region
- Bhupender Yadav – Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat – Minister of Culture; Minister of Tourism
- Annpurna Devi – Minister of Women and Child Development
- Kiren Rijiju – Minister of Parliamentary Affairs; Minister of Minority Affairs
- Hardeep Singh Puri – Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya – Minister of Labour and Employment; Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports
- G. Kishan Reddy – Minister of Coal; Minister of Mines
- C R Patil – Minister of Jal Shakti
Prime Minister’s Directions
In his first address to the Cabinet, PM Modi emphasized discipline and dedication. He advised ministers to avoid unnecessary statements, focus on their ministry-specific issues, and ensure timely attendance to set a positive example.
Reactions and Statements
Amit Shah expressed gratitude for his reappointment and emphasized continuing efforts towards national security and cooperative development. He highlighted the vision of ‘Sahakaar Se Samriddhi’ (Prosperity through Cooperation).
Nirmala Sitharaman’s reappointment was met with positive reactions from the financial sector, with analysts praising the continuity in economic policies amid a coalition government.
Opposition Reactions
Sharad Pawar questioned the mandate for PM Modi’s third term, pointing out the BJP’s reliance on coalition partners to form the government. Tejashwi Yadav urged Bihar’s Chief Minister to leverage the state’s decisive role in the government to push for special status and other demands.
International Congratulations
EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell extended congratulations to S. Jaishankar, indicating continued strong ties between India and the European Union.
Additional Highlights
- Former PM Deve Gowda praised PM Modi for his personal outreach and concern.
- FICCI President Anish Shah emphasized the need for a global manufacturing hub in India and continued economic reforms.
- K Surendran expressed gratitude for the inclusion of two ministers from Kerala, indicating a strategic focus on the state’s political landscape.
Looking Ahead
The Modi 3.0 cabinet’s formation marks a significant moment in India’s political journey. The blend of experienced leaders and fresh faces aims to navigate the country through economic, social, and global challenges. With a focus on discipline, efficiency, and strategic governance, the new cabinet is set to work towards achieving the goals of a more prosperous and secure India.
Modi 3.0 Cabinet FAQs
- Who are the key ministers in Modi 3.0 cabinet?
- Rajnath Singh (Defence), Amit Shah (Home Affairs), Nirmala Sitharaman (Finance), and S. Jaishankar (External Affairs) are among the key ministers.
- What portfolios does Rajnath Singh hold?
- Rajnath Singh is the Minister of Defence.
- Who is the Home Minister in Modi’s new cabinet?
- Amit Shah continues to be the Minister of Home Affairs.
- Which ministries are led by Nirmala Sitharaman?
- Nirmala Sitharaman is the Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs.
- Who is the Minister of External Affairs?
- S. Jaishankar is the Minister of External Affairs.
- Which new faces have been included in the cabinet?
- The cabinet includes both experienced leaders and new faces, such as Annpurna Devi and K Ram Mohan Naidu.
- What portfolio has Arjun Ram Meghwal been assigned?
- Arjun Ram Meghwal continues as the Minister of Law.
- Who is the Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel?
- H D Kumaraswamy from JD(S) is the Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel.
- Who represents HAM in the cabinet and what is their portfolio?
- Jitan Ram Manjhi from HAM is the Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.
- Which portfolio does Rajiv Ranjan Singh hold?
- Rajiv Ranjan Singh from JD(U) is the Minister of Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
- Who is the new Minister of Civil Aviation?
- K Ram Mohan Naidu from TDP is the Minister of Civil Aviation.
- What ministry is Chirag Paswan heading?
- Chirag Paswan from LJP-RV is the Minister of Food Processing Industries.
- Who is responsible for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways?
- Nitin Gadkari is the Minister of Road Transport and Highways.
- What is JP Nadda’s role in the new cabinet?
- JP Nadda is the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
- Who is the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare?
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, as well as Rural Development.
- Which ministries are under Manohar Lal?
- Manohar Lal is the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, and the Minister of Power.
- What are Piyush Goyal’s responsibilities?
- Piyush Goyal is the Minister of Commerce and Industry.
- Who oversees the Ministry of Education?
- Dharmendra Pradhan is the Minister of Education.
- Which ministry does Sarbananda Sonowal lead?
- Sarbananda Sonowal is the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- What portfolio does Dr. Virendra Kumar hold?
- Dr. Virendra Kumar is the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment.
