📌 Updated after the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections – Know the Key Ministers Leading India in Modi 3.0
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What is the Modi Cabinet 2025?
The Modi Cabinet 2025 refers to the newly formed council of ministers under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term in office. It includes Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State with Independent Charge, and Ministers of State who manage critical sectors of India’s governance.
When Did the Cabinet Ministry Start in India?
The Cabinet system in India officially began on August 15, 1947, the day India gained independence.
Post-independence: Formalized under Articles 74 & 75 of the Indian Constitution (January 26, 1950).
Pre-independence origins: Council of Ministers under the Government of India Act 1935.
How Many Ministers Are There in Modi Cabinet 2025?
As of June 2025, the total number of Union Ministers is:
- 72 Ministers
- 30 Cabinet Ministers
- 5 Ministers of State (Independent Charge)
- 36+ Ministers of State
⚠️ Note: The number may change due to reshuffles or new inductions.
Roles and Responsibilities of Cabinet Ministers
✅ Cabinet Ministers
- Head major ministries like Finance, Defence, Home, etc.
- Responsible for national policy decisions.
- Attend cabinet meetings chaired by the Prime Minister.
- Example: Nirmala Sitharaman oversees the Finance Ministry and handles India’s economic and budgetary policies.
Modi 3.0 Cabinet Ministers – Full List (2025)
| Name | Portfolio(s) |
|---|---|
| Narendra Modi | Prime Minister; in‑charge of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions; Atomic Energy; Space; all unallocated portfolios. |
| Rajnath Singh | Defence |
| Amit Shah | Home Affairs & Cooperation |
| Nitin Jairam Gadkari | Road Transport & Highways |
| J.P. Nadda | Health & Family Welfare; Chemicals & Fertilizers |
| Shivraj Singh Chouhan | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare; Rural Development |
| Nirmala Sitharaman | Finance; Corporate Affairs |
| S. Jaishankar | External Affairs |
| Manohar Lal Khattar | Housing & Urban Affairs; Power |
| H.D. Kumaraswamy | Heavy Industries; Steel |
| Piyush Goyal | Commerce & Industry |
| Dharmendra Pradhan | Education |
| Jitan Ram Manjhi | Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises |
| Lalan Singh (Rajiv Ranjan) | Panchayati Raj; Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying |
| Sarbananda Sonowal | Ports, Shipping & Waterways |
| Virendra Kumar | Social Justice & Empowerment |
| Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu | Civil Aviation |
| Pralhad Joshi | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution; New & Renewable Energy |
| Jual Oram | Tribal Affairs |
| Giriraj Singh | Textiles |
| Ashwini Vaishnaw | Railways; Information & Broadcasting; Electronics & IT |
| Jyotiraditya M. Scindia | Communications; Development of North Eastern Region |
| Bhupender Yadav | Environment, Forest & Climate Change |
| Gajendra Singh Shekhawat | Culture; Tourism |
| Annpurna Devi | Women & Child Development |
| Kiren Rijiju | Parliamentary Affairs; Minority Affairs |
| Hardeep Singh Puri | Petroleum & Natural Gas |
| Mansukh Mandaviya | Labour & Employment; Youth Affairs & Sports |
| G. Kishan Reddy | Coal; Mines |
| Chirag Paswan | Food Processing Industries |
| C.R. Patil | Jal Shakti |
🎯 Ministers of State (Independent Charge)
- Rao Inderjit Singh: Statistics & Programme Implementation; Planning; Culture
- Dr. Jitendra Singh: Science & Technology; Earth Sciences; PMO; Personnel, Pensions; Atomic Energy; Space
- Arjun Ram Meghwal: Law & Justice; Parliamentary Affairs
- Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao: AYUSH; Health & Family Welfare
- Jayant Chaudhary: Skill Development & Entrepreneurship; Education
Summary
The Modi Cabinet 2025 is a blend of experienced leaders and new entrants. Each minister is tasked with specific responsibilities to shape India’s future. From infrastructure to digital transformation, the cabinet covers all vital domains.