Union ministers in Narendra Modi’ Cabinet 3.0 have set their priorities to realise ‘Viskit Bharat’ dream. As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 3.0 Cabinet under the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance at the Centre, ministers have assumed office and outlined their priorities for the term.The council of ministers have 30 Cabinet ministers, including five from allied parties—Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJP), Janata Dal (United), Hindustani Awam Morcha Secular (Secular), and Janata Dal (Secular).
Rajnath Singh: The Union Defence minister after taking assuming office for second consecutive term said the new government will focus on improving national security by modernising the armed forces and increasing domestic defence production. He outlined a plan to increase defence exports from ₹21,083 crore to ₹50,000 crore by 2028-29. In the first term of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister, Rajnath Singh was headed Ministry of Home Affairs.
Amit Shah: The Union Home Minister and Minister for Cooperation, Amit Shah, said that the Ministry of Home Affairs will continue to accelerate and strengthen security initiatives and introduce new approaches to realise PM Modi’s vision of a secure Bharat. He also said that the Ministry of Cooperation will remain dedicated to empowering farmers and villages with the vision of ‘Sahakaar Se Samriddhi,’ adding that the government is committed to bringing positive change to the lives of crores of people associated with this sector by providing new opportunities and empowering the idea of cooperation.
This handout photograph taken and released on June 10, 2024 by the Indian Press Information Bureau (PIB) shows India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) holding the first cabinet meeting, in New Delhi (AFP)
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