State - December 22, 2024

Maharashtra Cabinet Unveiled: Full Portfolio Breakdown

December 22, 2024

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Eknath Shinde has been given urban development & housing and public works. Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar will continue as the finance minister

The Mahayuti government, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, finalized and announced the portfolio allocation for Maharashtra’s cabinet on Saturday. This strategic distribution of responsibilities aims to streamline governance and enhance the efficiency of the administration.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has retained key portfolios, including Home, Energy, Law and Judiciary, General Administration, and Information and Publicity. His leadership ensures a strong focus on law enforcement, governance, and public communication.

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, a significant leader in the coalition, has been assigned Urban Development, Housing, and Public Works, underlining his pivotal role in shaping urban infrastructure and housing policies. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will continue as the Finance and Planning Minister, alongside the State Excise portfolio, ensuring stability in Maharashtra’s financial management.

Notably, young leaders like Nitesh Rane (Fisheries) and Jaykumar Gore (Rural Development) were given responsibilities. Some senior leaders, such as Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and Dhananjay Munde, shifted to Water Resources and Food and Civil Supplies, respectively.

Below is the detailed list of ministers and their allocated portfolios:

Key Ministers and Their Portfolios

Devendra Fadnavis: Home, Energy, Law and Judiciary, General Administration, Information and Publicity
Eknath Shinde: Urban Development, Housing, Public Works
Ajit Pawar: Finance and Planning, State Excise

Devendra Fadnavis	Home, Energy, Law & Judiciary, General Administration, Information And Publicity
Eknath Shinde	Urban Development, Housing, Public Works
Ajit Pawar	Finance and Planning, State Excise
Chandrashekhar Prabhavati Krishnarao Bawankule	Revenue
Radhakrushna Sindhutai Vikhe-Patil	Water Resources (Godavari and Krishna Valley Development Corporation)
Hasan Sakina Miyalal	Medical Education
Chandrakant Saraswati Patil	Higher and Technical Education, Parliamentary Affairs
Girish Mahajan	Water Resources (Vidharbha, Tapi, Konkan Development Corporation), Disaster Management
Ganesh Naik	Forests
Gulabrao Patil	Water Supply and Sanitation
Dadaji Reshmabai Bhuse	School Education
Sanjay Rathod	Soil and Water Conservation
Dhanjay Munde	Food, Civil supplies and Consumer Protection
Mangalprabhat Lodha	Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Uday Samant	Industries, Marathi Language
Jaykumar Rawal	Marketing, Protocol
Pankaja Munde	Environment and Climate Change, Animal Husbandry
Atul Save	OBC Welfare, Dairy Development and Renewable Energy
Ashok Uike	Tribal Development
Shambhuraj Desai	Tourism, Mining, Ex-Servicemen Welfare
Ashish Shelar	IT and Cultural Affairs
Dattatray Bharane	Sports and Youth Welfare, Minorities Development and Aukaf
Aditi Tatkare	Women and Child Devpt
Shivendrasingh Bhosale	Public Works (Exl Public Enterprises)
Manikrao Kokata	Agriculture
Jaykumar Gore	Rural Development, Panchayati Raj
Narhari Zirwal	Food and Drug Admin, Special Assistance
Sanjay Savkare	Textiles
Sanjay Shirsat	Social Justice
Pratap Sarnaik	Transport
Bharatsheth Gogwale	Employment Guarantee, Horticulture, Salt Pan Land Development
Makarand Jadhav (Patil)	Relief and Rehabilitation
Nitesh Rane	Fisheries, Ports
Aakash Fundkar	Labour
Babasaheb Patil	Co-operation
Prakash Abitkar	Public Health and Family Welfare
Ministers of State
Ashish Jaiswal	Finance and Planning, Agriculture, Relief and Rehab, Law and Judiciary, Labour
Madhuri Misal	Urban Development, Transport, Social Justice, Medical Education, Minorities Development and Aukaf
Dr Pankaj Bhoyar	Home (Rural), Housing, School Education, Co-operation, Mining
Meghna Bordikar	Public Health and Family Welfare, Water Supply and Sanitation, Energy, Women and Child Development, Public Works
Indranil Naik	Industries, Public Works, Higher and Technical Education, Tribal Development, Tourism, Soil and Water Conservation
Yogesh Kadam	Home (Urban), Revenue, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection, Food and Drug Admin

This comprehensive allocation underscores the Mahayuti government’s emphasis on a balanced approach to governance, with ministers entrusted to lead critical sectors. By assigning responsibilities to experienced leaders, the government aims to drive sustainable development and address the diverse needs of Maharashtra’s citizens.