West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces ministerial portfolios as BJP cabinet takes charge

Kolkata: Following the formation of the new government in West Bengal, the portfolios for the ministers have now been announced. Dilip Ghosh has been entrusted with the responsibilities of the Minister for Panchayat Affairs and Rural Development, as well as Livestock Development, while Nishith Pramanik has been assigned duties related to North Bengal Development, Youth Welfare, and Sports.

Who got what?

Agnimitra Paul has been entrusted with the responsibility of the Women's Development Department. Additionally, Khudiram Tudu has been assigned duties related to Tribal Development. Minister Ashok Kirtania has been given charge of the Food Department.

- Dilip Ghosh: Minister for Rural Development and Livestock Development
- Nishith Pramanik: North Bengal Development, Youth Welfare, and Sports
- Agnimitra Paul: Women and Child Welfare, and Municipal Affairs
- Khudiram Tudu: Tribal Development
- Ashok Kirtania: Food Department

What Are Direct Benefits to the Public and Streamlined Governance?

Following the change of power in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari is now the state's new Chief Minister. The portfolios assigned to his ministers are being viewed as a significant step toward delivering direct benefits to the people of the state and ensuring streamlined governance within the region.

Is Cabinet Expansion Yet to Take Place?

It is worth noting that BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took the oath on Saturday as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal. In doing so, he became the first leader from his party to assume the highest office in the state. Along with Suvendu Adhikari, five other MLAs also took the oath as members of his Council of Ministers. Meanwhile, the portfolios within the Bengal Cabinet have now been allocated. The expansion of the Council of Ministers is scheduled to take place at a later date. The maximum permissible number of ministers in West Bengal is 44; therefore, the Bengal government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has the capacity to induct 39 additional ministers.