The cabinet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reshuffled in 2024, includes a mix of experienced politicians and new faces to address various portfolios. Here’s a detailed list of some of the key ministers and their respective departments:
Key Cabinet Ministers:
- Narendra Modi:
- Prime Minister: Also responsible for the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, and Department of Space.
- Rajnath Singh:
- Minister of Defence: Oversees India’s defense policy and military affairs.
- Amit Shah:
- Minister of Home Affairs: Manages internal security, domestic policy, and the Ministry of Cooperation.
- Nirmala Sitharaman:
- Minister of Finance: Responsible for the economic policy, government finances, and corporate affairs.
- S. Jaishankar:
- Minister of External Affairs: Handles foreign relations and international diplomacy.
- Nitin Gadkari:
- Minister of Road Transport and Highways: Focuses on the development and maintenance of road infrastructure.
- Piyush Goyal:
- Minister of Commerce and Industry: Oversees trade policies, industry regulations, and commerce.
- Dharmendra Pradhan:
- Minister of Education: Responsible for education policy, administration, and reforms.
Other Notable Ministers:
- Ashwini Vaishnaw:
- Minister of Railways: Manages railway infrastructure and operations.
- Minister of IT and Communications: Oversees information technology and communication sectors.
- Jitan Ram Manjhi:
- Minister of State in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries: Focuses on food processing and related industries.
- Anupriya Patel:
- Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: Manages health policies and family welfare programs.
Ministers of State:
- Krishan Pal:
- Minister of State in the Ministry of Cooperation.
- Ramdas Athawale:
- Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- Nityanand Rai:
- Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Suresh Gopi:
- Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism.
- L. Murugan:
- Minister of State in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
Specific Roles:
- Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel:
- Minister of State in the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
- Shantanu Thakur:
- Minister of State in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- Ajay Tamta:
- Minister of State in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
- Sushri Shobha Karandlaje:
- Minister of State in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
This diverse cabinet aims to address various aspects of governance and development in India, leveraging the expertise of seasoned politicians while bringing in new perspectives from fresh faces.