Modi 3.0 Cabinet: Who Gets What? A Detailed Look at the New Ministry Allocations

 

New Delhi – On a monumental Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for a third term, ushering in the Modi 3.0 administration. This new term marks a significant phase in Indian politics, with 71 ministers being inducted into the cabinet. The new cabinet formation has drawn interest from all corners, as it is seen as a blend of continuity and change, with some familiar faces retaining their portfolios and new members being assigned crucial roles.

 

The swearingin ceremony was a grand affair, reflecting the significance of this administration's goals for the next five years. The Modi 3.0 cabinet is poised to tackle various challenges and drive progress across multiple sectors. Below is a comprehensive list of who has been assigned which ministry, presented in a clear and easytounderstand format.

 

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi not only leads the government but also directly oversees several important ministries and portfolios:

 Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

 Department of Atomic Energy

 Department of Space

 All important policy issues and portfolios not allocated to any other minister

 

 Key Ministries and Their Leaders

 

 1. Ministry of Home Affairs

 Union Minister: Amit Shah

 Ministers of State: Nityanand Rai, Bandi Sanjay Kumar

 

Amit Shah continues to spearhead the Home Affairs ministry, emphasizing internal security, law, and order. His deputies, Nityanand Rai and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, will assist in managing regional security and specific initiatives.

 

 2. Ministry of Cooperation

 Union Minister: Amit Shah

 Ministers of State: Krishan Pal, Murlidhar Mohol

 

The Ministry of Cooperation, under Amit Shah's leadership, focuses on strengthening cooperative societies, which play a critical role in the socioeconomic fabric of India. Krishan Pal and Murlidhar Mohol will support initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperative movements.

 

 3. Ministry of Defence

 Union Minister: Rajnath Singh

 Minister of State: Sanjay Seth

 

Rajnath Singh continues as the Defence Minister, ensuring continuity in defense strategies and modernization plans. Sanjay Seth will aid in addressing emerging security challenges and advancing defense projects.

 

 4. Ministry of External Affairs

 Union Minister: S. Jaishankar

 Ministers of State: Kirtivardhan Singh, Pabitra Margherita

 

S. Jaishankar retains his role, guiding India's foreign policy and international relations. Kirtivardhan Singh and Pabitra Margherita will assist in managing diplomatic ties and global engagements.

 

 5. Ministry of Finance

 Union Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman

 Minister of State: Pankaj Chaudhury

 

Nirmala Sitharaman continues to oversee financial policies, budget management, and economic reforms. Pankaj Chaudhury will support efforts to drive economic stability and postpandemic recovery.

 

 6. Ministry of Corporate Affairs

 Union Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman

 Minister of State: Harsh Malhotra

 

In addition to her finance duties, Sitharaman also manages Corporate Affairs, focusing on corporate governance and regulatory frameworks. Harsh Malhotra will assist in fostering a businessfriendly environment.

 

 7. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

 Union Minister: Nitin Gadkari

 Ministers of State: Ajay Tamta, Harsh Malhotra

 

Nitin Gadkari continues to lead efforts in expanding and modernizing India’s road and highway infrastructure. Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra will assist in implementing key infrastructure projects.

 

 8. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

 Union Minister: JP Nadda

 Ministers of State: Anupriya Patel, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav

 

JP Nadda resumes his role, emphasizing healthcare reforms and improving healthcare infrastructure. Anupriya Patel and Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav will aid in ensuring accessible healthcare services.

 

 9. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers

 Union Minister: JP Nadda

 Minister of State: Anupriya Patel

 

Nadda also heads the Chemicals and Fertilisers ministry, focusing on the availability of essential agricultural inputs. Anupriya Patel’s role is pivotal in ensuring a steady supply of fertilizers.

 

 10. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

 Union Minister: Mansukh Mandaviya

 Minister of State: Raksha Nikhil Khadse

 

Mansukh Mandaviya’s new role centers on youth development and sports promotion. Raksha Nikhil Khadse will support efforts to enhance sports infrastructure and youth participation.

 

 11. Ministry of Labour and Employment

 Union Minister: Mansukh Mandaviya

 Minister of State: Shobha Karandlaje

 

Mandaviya’s role includes job creation and labor welfare. Shobha Karandlaje will assist in reforming labor laws and improving employment opportunities.

 

 12. Ministry of Food Processing Industries

 Union Minister: Chirag Paswan

 Minister of State: Ravneet Singh

 

Chirag Paswan aims to boost the food processing sector, crucial for agricultural value addition. Ravneet Singh will support initiatives to expand processing capabilities and improve food supply chains.

 

 13. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

 Union Minister: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

 Ministers of State: Ram Nath Thakur, Bhagirath Choudhary

 

Shivraj Singh Chouhan focuses on agricultural reforms and farmer welfare. Ram Nath Thakur and Bhagirath Choudhary will assist in addressing farmers' issues and supporting rural development.

 

 14. Ministry of Rural Development

 Union Minister: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

 Ministers of State: Dr. Chandra Shekhar Pemmasani, Kamlesh Paswan

 

Chouhan’s additional role involves enhancing rural infrastructure and livelihoods. Dr. Chandra Shekhar Pemmasani and Kamlesh Paswan will support initiatives aimed at rural progress.

 

 15. Ministry of Power

 Union Minister: Manohar Lal Khattar

 Minister of State: Shripad Naik

 

Manohar Lal Khattar will ensure reliable power supply and promote renewable energy. Shripad Naik’s role will be crucial in advancing the power sector’s sustainability.

 

 16. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

 Union Minister: Manohar Lal Khattar

 Minister of State: Tokhan Sahu

 

Khattar will focus on urban development and affordable housing. Tokhan Sahu will assist in implementing policies for improving urban infrastructure.

 

 17. Ministry of Tourism

 Union Minister: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

 Minister of State: Suresh Gopi

 

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat aims to boost tourism, enhancing destinations and infrastructure. Suresh Gopi will support efforts to attract more tourists and improve services.

 

 18. Ministry of Culture

 Union Minister: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

 Minister of State: Rao Inderjit Singh

 

Shekhawat’s additional role in Culture involves preserving and promoting India’s heritage. Rao Inderjit Singh will assist in cultural conservation and promotion initiatives.

 

 19. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

 Union Minister: Ashwini Vaishnaw

 Minister of State: L. Murugan

 

Ashwini Vaishnaw will oversee media regulation and public communication. L. Murugan will assist in managing the ministry’s extensive communication channels.

 

 20. Ministry of Railways

 Union Minister: Ashwini Vaishnaw

 Ministers of State: Ravneet Singh, V. Somanna

 

Vaishnaw’s expanded role includes modernizing the railway network. Ravneet Singh and V. Somanna will support efforts to enhance railway services.

 

 21. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

 Union Minister: Ashwini Vaishnaw

 Minister of State: Jitin Prasada

 

Vaishnaw’s role is crucial for India’s digital transformation, focusing on IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. Jitin Prasada will support initiatives to advance the tech sector.

 

 22. Ministry of Civil Aviation

 Union Ministers: Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Murlidhar Mohol

 

The focus will be on enhancing the aviation sector and expanding air connectivity. Both ministers will drive initiatives for airport development and aviation reforms.

 

 23. Ministry of Education

 Union Minister: Dharmendra Pradhan

 Ministers of State: Sukanta Majumdar, Jayant Chaudhary

 

Dharmendra Pradhan will lead efforts in education reforms and improving educational infrastructure. Sukanta Majumdar and Jayant Chaudhary will assist in various educational initiatives.

 

 24. Ministry of Women and Child Development

 Union Minister: Annapurna Devi

 Minister of State: Savitri Thakur

 

Annapurna Devi focuses on welfare programs for women and children. Savitri Thakur will support initiatives aimed at empowerment and protection.

 

 25. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

 Union Minister: Bhupendra Yadav

 Minister of State: Kirtivardhan Singh

 

Bhupendra Yadav will address environmental conservation and climate change policies. Kirtivardhan Singh will assist in initiatives to protect forests and promote sustainable practices.

 

 26. Ministry of Jal Shakti

 

 Jal Shakti

 Union Minister: CR Paatil

 Ministers of State: V. Somanna, Raj Bhushan Choudhary

 

CR Paatil’s role involves managing water resources and sanitation projects. V. Somanna and Raj Bhushan Choudhary will support efforts in water conservation and management.

 

 27. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

 Union Minister: Kiren Rijiju

 Ministers of State: L. Murugan, Arjun Ram Meghwal

 

Kiren Rijiju’s focus will be on parliamentary procedures and legislative affairs. L. Murugan and Arjun Ram Meghwal will assist in managing parliamentary activities.

 

 28. Ministry of Minority Affairs

 Union Minister: Kiren Rijiju

 Minister of State: George Kurian

 

Rijiju’s additional role includes working on minority welfare and development programs. George Kurian will support initiatives aimed at minority empowerment.

 

 29. Ministry of Heavy Industries

 Union Minister: HD Kumaraswamy

 Minister of State: Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma

 

HD Kumaraswamy will focus on industrial growth and modernization. Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma will assist in efforts to promote heavy industries.

 

 30. Ministry of Steel

 Union Minister: HD Kumaraswamy

 Minister of State: Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma

 

Kumaraswamy’s additional responsibility includes managing the steel sector. Srinivasa Varma will support initiatives to boost steel production and industry standards.

 

 31. Ministry of Communication

 Union Minister: Jyotiraditya Scindia

 Minister of State: Dr. Chandra Shekhar Pemmasani

 

Scindia will lead efforts in telecommunications and digital connectivity. Dr. Chandra Shekhar Pemmasani will assist in expanding communication infrastructure.

 

 32. Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

 Union Minister: Jyotiraditya Scindia

 Minister of State: Sukanta Majumdar

 

Scindia’s additional role involves promoting the development of North Eastern states. Sukanta Majumdar will support initiatives for regional development.

 

 33. Ministry of Textiles

 Union Minister: Giriraj Singh

 Minister of State: Pabitra Margherita

 

Giriraj Singh will focus on the growth and modernization of the textile sector. Pabitra Margherita will assist in initiatives to boost textile production and exports.

 

 34. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

 Union Minister: Prahlad Joshi

 Ministers of State: BL Verma, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya

 

Prahlad Joshi will oversee consumer protection and food distribution systems. BL Verma and Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya will support efforts to ensure food security and consumer rights.

 

 35. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

 Union Minister: Prahlad Joshi

 Minister of State: Shripad Naik

 

Joshi’s additional role includes promoting renewable energy sources. Shripad Naik will assist in initiatives for clean energy development.

 

 36. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

 Union Minister: Hardeep Singh Puri

 Minister of State: Suresh Gopi

 

Hardeep Singh Puri will manage petroleum resources and energy policies. Suresh Gopi will support initiatives to enhance energy security and efficiency.

 

 37. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

 Union Minister: Jitan Ram Manjhi

 Minister of State: Shobha Karandlaje

 

Jitan Ram Manjhi will focus on the growth of MSMEs. Shobha Karandlaje will assist in initiatives to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.

 

 38. Ministry of Panchayati Raj

 Union Minister: Lallan Singh

 Minister of State: SP Singh Baghel

 

Lallan Singh will oversee local governance and rural development. SP Singh Baghel will support efforts to strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions.

 

 39. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy

 Union Minister: Lallan Singh

 Ministers of State: SP Singh Baghel, George Kurian

 

Lallan Singh’s additional role includes promoting the fisheries and dairy sectors. SP Singh Baghel and George Kurian will assist in initiatives for agricultural and animal husbandry development.

 

 40. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

 Union Minister: Piyush Goyal

 Minister of State: Jitin Prasada

 

Piyush Goyal will continue to oversee trade policies and industrial growth. Jitin Prasada will support efforts to boost trade and industry.

 

 41. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

 Union Minister: Sarbananda Sonowal

 Minister of State: Shantanu Thakur

 

Sarbananda Sonowal will focus on port development and maritime policies. Shantanu Thakur will assist in enhancing shipping and waterway infrastructure.

 

 42. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

 Union Minister: Dr. Virendra Kumar

 Ministers of State: Ramdas Athawale, BL Verma

 

Dr. Virendra Kumar will work on social justice and empowerment programs. Ramdas Athawale and BL Verma will support initiatives for social welfare and inclusion.

 

 43. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

 Union Minister: Jual Oram

 Minister of State: Durgadas Uikey

 

Jual Oram will focus on tribal welfare and development. Durgadas Uikey will assist in initiatives to promote tribal rights and welfare.

 

 44. Ministry of Coal

 Union Minister: G. Kishan Reddy

 Minister of State: Satish Chandra Dubey

 

G. Kishan Reddy will manage coal resources and mining policies. Satish Chandra Dubey will support efforts to enhance coal production and management.

 

 45. Ministry of Mines

 Union Minister: G. Kishan Reddy

 Minister of State: Satish Chandra Dubey

 

Reddy’s additional role includes overseeing the mining sector. Dubey will assist in initiatives to promote mineral resource management.

 

 Ministers of State (Independent Charge)

 

 Rao Inderjit Singh

 Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

 Ministry of Planning

 Ministry of Culture

 

 Dr. Jitendra Singh

 Ministry of Science and Technology

 Ministry of Earth Sciences

 Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

 Minister of State in the Department of Atomic Energy

 Minister of State in the Department of Space

 

 Arjun Ram Meghwal

 Ministry of Law and Justice

 

 Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav

 Ministry of Ayush

 

 Jayant Chaudhary

 Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

 

 

This comprehensive list provides a clear understanding of the new Modi 3.0 cabinet, highlighting the ministers and their respective responsibilities. Each minister has a crucial role to play in shaping India’s future across various sectors. Stay tuned for more updates on the initiatives and policies from the Modi 3.0 administration!