By Vijay & Vivek
CNBC-TV18.com
Published June 11, 2024
India’s new government, led by PM Modi for a third term, saw ministers assume charge, reflecting both change and continuity.
Amit Shah, S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman and Rajnath Singh retained their key ministries of Home, External Affairs, Finance and Defence.
Senior BJP leader Jitendra Singh retained the all-powerful Prime Minister's Office (PMO) as the Union minister of state for the third time in a row.
Senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal assumes charge of the Commerce and Industry Ministry, pledging to promote the country’s economic growth.
BJP president J P Nadda took charge of Health, Chemical and Fertilisers ministries, aiming to strengthen these sectors.
Ashwini Vaishnaw, handling Railways and Electronics, resumed charge, emphasising the push for India's leadership in technology and digital sectors.
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasised the telecom sector's crucial role on both global and local stages.
Kiren Rijiju, now handling Minority Affairs as well, stressed the need for cooperation in Parliament to ensure smooth functioning.
Annapurna Devi, the new Women and Child Development minister, committed to fulfilling the vision of a developed India.
Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat echoed the commitment to contributing towards a developed India.
Pralhad Joshi, Consumer Affairs minister, prioritised strengthening the food security system and implementing the government's 100-day agenda.
Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar met with heads of public sector undertakings to understand the dynamics of the power sector.
Chandrakant Raghunath Patil, the new Jal Shakti minister, emphasised the sacred goal of conserving and enhancing water resources.
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav promised to balance development with environmental protection, highlighting India's early achievement of climate goals.
Chirag Paswan, the new Food Processing Industries minister, highlighted the sector's potential and promised a focused 100-day plan.
Allied ministers received significant portfolios, including Heavy Industries, Steel, MSME, Panchayati Raj, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Civil Aviation.