Modi's Cabinet 3.0 Welcomes 33 First-Time Ministers, Including Veteran Leaders and Rising Stars

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reshapes his cabinet for the third term, the spotlight falls on 33 new entrants, reflecting a blend of experience and fresh talent. Among the notable additions is Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the four-time Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, assuming the role of Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister. Manohar Lal Khattar steps into the cabinet as the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Minister of Power, while HD Kumaraswamy takes charge of the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Ministry of Steel.

The lineup also includes key figures like JDU's Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, now leading as the Minister of Panchayati Raj, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying. Chirag Paswan, representing LJP, secures his maiden cabinet berth as the Minister of Food Processing Industries.

Additionally, several BJP leaders mark their debut, with portfolios ranging from civil aviation to agriculture and rural development. The appointments reflect a strategic mix aimed at leveraging expertise and regional representation.

In the domain of Ministers of State, notable appointments include Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao, entrusted with the Ministry of Ayush and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Jayant Chaudhary, assuming roles in Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Education ministries.

The diverse array of appointments underscores the government's commitment to inclusivity and efficient governance, as it navigates through evolving challenges and priorities.