The 17th Lok Sabha Assembly concluded and the 18th Lok Sabha Assembly began with the BJP-led NDA retaining its position as the central government. The newly formed cabinet for Modi Government 3.0, which consists of 30 Cabinet ministers, 36 Minister of State, and 5 Ministers of State with independent charge, has been announced. Among them, some new names have been added while some big names from the previous cabinet remain. However, the portfolios of the ministers have yet to be announced.
Modi Cabinet: Transformation and Continuity
Introduction
With the conclusion of the 17th Lok Sabha Assembly and the formation of the 18th, the BJP-led NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on its third term. Following the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the newly formed Modi Cabinet 3.0 boasts significant changes while retaining some key figures from the previous term.
New Faces and Portfolio Changes
Among the most notable additions to the cabinet is former BJP President Amit Shah, who has been appointed as the Union Home Minister. Other new faces include Piyush Goyal, who takes over as the Railway Minister, and Nitin Gadkari, who has been reappointed as the Road Transport and Highways Minister.
Several ministers from the previous cabinet have been reshuffled or given additional responsibilities. Rajnath Singh, for instance, has been shifted from the Home Ministry to the Ministry of Defence, while Nirmala Sitharaman continues as the Finance Minister.
Background
The Modi Cabinet has undergone several transformations since its inception in 2014. In its first term, the government focused on implementing a range of initiatives, including the Swachh Bharat Mission, the Make in India campaign, and the Digital India program.
The second term saw the introduction of significant reforms, such as the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), and the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. The government also implemented various infrastructure projects and launched new social welfare schemes.
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The decisions and policies implemented by the Modi Cabinet 3.0 will have a significant impact on India's economy, politics, and society. It is expected to continue the government's focus on economic development, infrastructure, and social welfare, while also addressing emerging challenges and aspirations.
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