Modi 3.0 cabinet allocation: BJP holds key portfolios of ministers; Check who gets what

One day following the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi and 71 ministers of the newly formed coalition government, let's delve into the portfolios allocated in Modi 3.0.

Edited By: Top Indian News Desk

Last Updated : 10 June 2024, 09:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, flanked by 71 ministers of the newly formed government, took the oath of office on Sunday. The composition included thirty Cabinet ministers, five Ministers of State with Independent Charge, and 36 Ministers of State, marking the inauguration of Modi 3.0.

Key Cabinet Allocations

Nitin Gadkari retained the Transport Ministry in Modi 3.0, maintaining continuity in a critical portfolio. Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra were entrusted with the roles of Ministers of State for Road Transport and Highways, signaling a focus on infrastructure and connectivity.

Cabinet Ministers and Their Portfolios

Rajnath Singh - Ministry of Defence
Amit Shah - Home Affairs and Ministry of Co-operation
Nitin Gadkari - Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
JP Nadda - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Shivraj Singh Chouhan - Ministries of Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare - Rural Development, and Panchayati Raj
Nirmala Sitharaman - Ministry of Finance
Dr. S Jaishankar - Ministry of External Affairs
Manohar Lal Khattar - Ministry of Power and Urban Affairs
HD Kumaraswamy - Ministry of Heavy Industries, and Ministry of Steel
Piyush Goyal - Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Dharmendra Pradhan - Ministry of Education
Jitan Ram Manjhi - Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh - Ministry of Panchayati Raj - Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Sarbananda Sonowal - Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu - Ministry of Civil Aviation
Dr. Virendra Kumar - Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Jual Oram - Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Pralhad Joshi - Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution - Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ashwini Vaishnaw - Ministry of Railways - Ministry of Information and Broadcasting - Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Giriraj Singh - Ministry of Textiles
Jyotiraditya Scindia - Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Bhupendra Yadav - Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat - Ministry of Culture - Ministry of Tourism
Annapurna Devi - Ministry of Women and Child Development
Kiren Rijiju - Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs - Ministry of Minority Affairs
Mansukh Mandaviya - Ministry of Labour and Employment - Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Hardeep Singh Puri - Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
GK Reddy - Ministry of Coal - Ministry of Mines
Chirag Paswan - Ministry of Food Processing Industries
CR Patil - Ministry of Jal Shakti

Historic Third Term

Narendra Modi's oath marked a historic moment as he became the Prime Minister for a record third term. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured 293 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with the BJP alone winning 240 seats, falling short of the majority mark of 272 in the Lok Sabha. This scenario sets the stage for strategic alliances and parliamentary dynamics in the coming term.

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Modi 3.0 cabinet allocation: BJP holds key portfolios of ministers; Check who gets what