New Cabinet Meeting HIGHLIGHTS: PM Chairs Back-To-Back Sessions With His New Team, Shares Word Of Advice
Modi New Cabinet Meeting HIGHLIGHTS: Meetings of Cabinet and Council of Ministers (CoM) was held today at 5 pm and 7 pm, respectively.
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Modi New Cabinet Meeting HIGHLIGHTS: In the first biggest revamp of the Union Cabinet during the second term of Modi government, as many as 43 ministers, both old and new, took oath of ministries on Wednesday at Delhi's Darbar Hall in presence of President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others.
While Bharatiya Janata Party's second-in-command and Union Home Minister Amit Shah was given additional charge of newly formed Minsitry of Co-Operation, Mansukh Mandaviya ( Minister-in-charge of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Chemicals and Fertilizers) now will also head Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
As a part of the cabinet reshuffle, BJP MP Ashwini Vaishnaw was appointed as IT Minister soon after senior leader Ravi Shankar Prasad tendered his resignation on Wednesday. Vaishnaw has also been given additional charge of the Ministry of Railways.
All newly sworn-in ministers have taken charge of their respective ministries and meetings of Cabinet and Council of Ministers (CoM) will be held today at 5 pm and 7 pm, respectively
Avoid Making Unnecessary Statements, PM Tells Council Of Ministers
During the Council Of Ministers meeting, PM Modi has even advised new ministers to avoid making unnecessary statements.
Meet Predecessors, Gain Experience & Reach Office On Time: PM Modi To Council Of Ministers
PM Modi tells new ministers to meet predecessors and learn from their experience, sources close to ABP News said. At the meeting of new Council of Ministers, PM says those no longer part of it made contributions and newcomers can learn from them.
The Prime Minister has also asked ministers to reach office on time and channelise all their energy into ministerial work
WATCH | PM Chairs Council Of Ministers Meeting
Agri Minister Appeals Farmers To End Protest
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday appealed to farmer unions to end their protest and resume talks with the government on provisions of three new farm laws, but he ruled out repeal of these Acts.
"Through you, I want to appeal farmers unions to think seriously on these issues and end the protest. They should adopt the path of dialogue. And the government is ready for discussion," he said while replying to a query during a Cabinet briefing.
Centre To Give Rs 15,000 Cr, States Rs 8,000 Cr For Emergency Health Package
Mandaviya said that under the new package, the Centre would provide Rs 15,000 crore and states Rs 8,000 crore and the plan would be implemented jointly by them across all the 736 districts of the country to improve medical infrastructure at primary and district health centres.
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