In a historic ceremony presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 73, took the oath of office for his third consecutive term, marking a milestone akin to Jawaharlal Nehru. This heralds the dawn of Modi Cabinet 3.0, a formidable lineup poised to steer India through its next phase of development.
Comprising 30 Cabinet Ministers, 5 Ministers of State with Independent Charge, and 36 Ministers of State, the Cabinet reflects a mosaic of experience, expertise, and vision. Notably, 27 ministers hail from Other Backward Classes, with 10 from Scheduled Castes, 5 from Scheduled Tribes, and 5 from minority communities. A remarkable 18 senior Ministers are set to helm crucial ministries, promising a dynamic governance landscape.
Emphasizing continuity and adaptability, Modi Cabinet 3.0 boasts 43 ministers with extensive parliamentary experience, with 39 having held ministerial portfolios in previous Indian governments. Yet, it’s not just about national-level prowess; the Cabinet taps into rich state-level expertise, with former chief ministers and 34 state legislature veterans among its ranks. This amalgamation ensures a nuanced understanding of grassroots issues and regional dynamics, crucial for effective governance.
Here’s a glimpse of some key figures in Modi’s powerhouse Cabinet 3.0:
Cabinet Ministers:
- Rajnath Singh
- Amit Shah
- Nitin Gadkari
- Jagat Prakash Nadda
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- Nirmala Sitharaman
- S Jaishankar
- Manohar Lal Khattar
- HD Kumaraswamy
- Piyush Goyal
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Jitan Ram Manjhi
- Rajiv Ranjan Singh/Lallan Singh
- Sarbananda Sonowal
- Birendra Kumar
- Ram Mohan Naidu
- Pralhad Joshi
- Jual Oram
- Giriraj Singh
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Jyotiraditya Scindia
- Bhupender Yadav
- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
- Annapurna Devi
- Kiren Rijiju
- Hardeep Singh Puri
- Mansukh Mandaviya
- G Kishan Reddy
- Chirag Paswan
- CR Patil
Ministers of State (Independent Charge):
- Rao Inderjit Singh
- Jitendra Singh
- Arjun Ram Meghwal
- Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav
- Jayant Chaudhary
Ministers of State: (A selection of notable names)
- Jitin Prasada
- Shripad Naik
- Ramdas Athawale
- Suresh Gopi
- Ajay Tamta
- Kamlesh Paswan
- Nimuben Bambhaniya
The inclusion of diverse voices and seasoned leaders underscores Modi’s commitment to inclusive governance and robust policymaking.
