India Cabinet Ministers 2024: Full List with Portfolios

India Cabinet Ministers 2024: Full List with Portfolios

After securing a historic victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formed his third government. The newly appointed Cabinet has several notable faces and holds significant responsibilities.

Key Highlights:

The Cabinet consists of 83 ministers, including 27 Cabinet Ministers, 19 Ministers of State with Independent Charge, and 37 Ministers of State.
Among the key appointments are:

Cabinet Ministers:

Rajnath Singh: Minister of Defense
Amit Shah: Minister of Home Affairs
Nirmala Sitharaman: Minister of Finance
S. Jaishankar: Minister of External Affairs
Nitin Gadkari: Minister of Road Transport and Highways
Hardeep Singh Puri: Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs

Ministers of State with Independent Charge:

Kiren Rijiju: Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs
Mansukh Mandaviya: Minister of Health and Family Welfare
Anurag Thakur: Minister of Information and Broadcasting
Pralhad Joshi: Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Coal
Bharati Pawar: Minister of Tribal Affairs

Ministers of State:

Hema Malini: Minister of Culture
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat: Minister of Jal Shakti
Piyush Goyal: Minister of Commerce and Industry
Harsimrat Kaur Badal: Minister of Food Processing Industries
Thawar Chand Gehlot: Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment

Key Responsibilities:

The Cabinet ministers hold crucial responsibilities in formulating and implementing government policies. These responsibilities include:

Managing national defense and internal security
Overseeing economic growth and financial stability
Promoting foreign relations and trade
Ensuring the welfare of citizens through healthcare, education, and social programs
Developing infrastructure and urbanization
Preserving cultural heritage and promoting sports

The full list of Cabinet Ministers with their portfolios is available on the official website of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).