7 Women Ministers in New Modi Government, a Decrease from Previous Term

7 Women Ministers in New Modi Government, a Decrease from Previous Term

New Delhi: The new Modi government has appointed seven women ministers, a decrease from the 10 who served in the previous term. The women ministers in the new Cabinet are:

Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister
Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister
Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Food Processing Industries Minister
Maneka Gandhi, Minister for Women and Child Development
Smriti Irani, Minister of Textiles and Minister of Information and Broadcasting
Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare
Krishna Raj, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

The decrease in the number of women ministers has been met with criticism from some quarters, who argue that it is a step backwards in terms of gender equality. However, the government has defended its decision, saying that it has appointed women to key portfolios and that their qualifications and experience were the primary factors in their selection.

The women ministers in the new government face a number of challenges, including addressing the country’s economic slowdown, improving the status of women, and strengthening India’s foreign relations. They will also be responsible for implementing the government’s ambitious reform agenda.

Keywords:

Modi government
Cabinet
Women ministers
Nirmala Sitharaman
Sushma Swaraj
Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Maneka Gandhi
Smriti Irani
Anupriya Patel
Krishna Raj