7 Women Cabinet Ministers 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new Council of Ministers includes seven women, two with Cabinet ranks. Get to know these powerful ladies taking charge of key portfolios.

  • Amit Diwan
  • Editorial
  • Updated - 2024-06-10, 16:18 IST
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In a significant move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third Cabinet has welcomed seven women ministers, with two holding Cabinet ranks, as per Bar & Bench. Although fewer than the previous Cabinet, this contingent of powerful women is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the nation's future.

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The grand swearing-in ceremony took place at the iconic Rashtrapati Bhavan, where 72 ministers took the oath of office, including these seven remarkable women leaders.

List Of Women Ministers In New cabinet

NIRMALA SITHARAMAN

Nirmala Sitharaman

A Rajya Sabha member and a seasoned politician, Nirmala Sitharaman has previously held crucial portfolios like Finance and Defence. With her third consecutive term in the Union Cabinet, she continues to be a driving force in the government's economic and strategic policies.

Annapurna Devi

Annapurna Devi, an OBC leader from Jharkhand, has been promoted to the Cabinet rank after serving as a Minister of State for Education in the previous government. Her inclusion is seen as a strategic move to consolidate the BJP's support base ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the state.

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List Of Women Ministers In Ministers of State

Savitri Thakur

A prominent tribal leader from Madhya Pradesh, Savitri Thakur (46) made her mark by winning the Dhar seat in the recent Lok Sabha elections. Her induction as a Minister of State is a testament to her growing influence within the party.

Nimuben Bambhaniya

Nimuben Bambhaniya, a former teacher and two-term mayor of Bhavnagar, secured a massive victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, defeating her Aam Aadmi Party opponent by a staggering margin of 4.55 lakh votes. Her appointment as a Minister of State reflects the BJP's commitment to recognising grassroots leadership.

Raksha Khadse

Raksha Khadse (37), the daughter-in-law of former BJP leader Eknath Khadse, has been elected as an MP from Maharashtra for the third time. Her inclusion as a Minister of State is a testament to her political acumen and the party's recognition of her contributions.

Shobha Karandlaje

Shobha Karandlaje (57), a vocal critic of religious extremism from Karnataka, previously served as the Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. Her reappointment highlights her expertise in crucial sectors and her role in promoting the party's agenda.

Anupriya Patel

Anupriya Patel, a prominent OBC leader and the daughter of the late Dr Soneylal Patel, founder of Apna Dal, returns to the Union Council of Ministers after serving as the Minister of State for Commerce in the previous government. Her inclusion underscores the BJP-led NDA's commitment to empowering diverse communities.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on his third term, the nation eagerly anticipates the contributions of these accomplished women ministers in shaping a progressive and inclusive India.

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