{"id":19555,"date":"2024-06-09T19:51:43","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T14:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.businessupturn.com\/?p=19555"},"modified":"2024-06-09T19:51:43","modified_gmt":"2024-06-09T14:21:43","slug":"s-jaishankar-nirmala-sitharaman-and-shivraj-singh-take-oath-as-ministers-in-pm-modis-cabinet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/south-asia\/india\/s-jaishankar-nirmala-sitharaman-and-shivraj-singh-take-oath-as-ministers-in-pm-modis-cabinet\/19555\/","title":{"rendered":"S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Shivraj Singh take oath as ministers in PM Modi\u2019s cabinet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key leaders S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan took the oath as ministers in Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s new cabinet. Their appointments underscore the administration\u2019s commitment to reinforcing its diplomatic, economic, and regional governance frameworks.<\/p>\n<p>S. Jaishankar, the seasoned diplomat and incumbent External Affairs Minister, took his oath amidst applause, reflecting the respect he commands both domestically and internationally. Jaishankar\u2019s reappointment signals continuity in India\u2019s foreign policy, emphasising strategic partnerships, and a robust response to global challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Nirmala Sitharaman, the first full-time woman Finance Minister of India, also took the oath for her third term in Modi\u2019s cabinet. Sitharaman\u2019s leadership has been crucial in steering the Indian economy through challenging times, including the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic disruptions. Her focus on economic reforms, digital economy growth, and financial inclusivity has been instrumental in positioning India as a rapidly growing economy.<\/p>\n<p>Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the long-serving Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, took the oath as a minister, marking his entry into the central cabinet. Chouhan\u2019s extensive experience in state governance and his focus on agricultural development, rural welfare, and social schemes position him as a valuable asset to Modi\u2019s team. His inclusion highlights the government\u2019s intent to integrate strong regional leadership into the central administrative framework, enhancing its outreach and implementation of policies at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n<p>Chouhan\u2019s track record in Madhya Pradesh, where he has implemented numerous development programs and welfare schemes, underscores his capability to contribute significantly to the central administration\u2019s objectives. His experience in managing a large and diverse state will be crucial in shaping policies that address the needs of rural and agrarian communities across India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> In a significant moment, S. Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan were sworn in as ministers in PM Modi\u2019s new cabinet. Their appointments highlight a continued focus on diplomatic prowess, economic stability, and state-level governance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":386,"featured_media":19564,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[3374,4384,11539,1065,11543,11542,8530,11540,5179,11541,3034],"class_list":["post-19555","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-india","tag-bharatiya-janata-party","tag-bjp","tag-bjp-nda-alliance","tag-delhi","tag-delhi-nct","tag-draupadi-murmu","tag-modi","tag-oath","tag-pm-modi","tag-president-draupadi-murmu","tag-prime-minister-narendra-modi"],"reading_time":"2 min read","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19555","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/386"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19555"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19555\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}