June 10th 2024.
In a significant development, following the recent swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Council of Ministers, three Ministers from Odisha have been assigned their respective portfolios in the first Cabinet meeting held on Monday.
Among the three Ministers, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has been entrusted with the responsibility of the Education Ministry. On the other hand, Ashwini Vaishnaw has been given charge of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in addition to his role as the Minister of Railways. Meanwhile, Jual Oram has been reappointed as the Minister of Tribal Affairs.
Interestingly, all three Ministers hail from Odisha and have been serving in various capacities within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for several years. In fact, Pradhan, who holds a Masters in Anthropology from Utkal University, has been a member of the Fourteenth Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha twice, and has also served as the Minister of State for various ministries such as Petroleum and Natural Gas, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Steel, and Education between 2014 and 2024.
Affectionately known as the 'Ujjwala Man', Pradhan has been instrumental in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Ujjawla Yojana, a highly acclaimed social welfare program by the Modi government that provides free cooking gas connections to economically disadvantaged women. His leadership and dedication towards this initiative have earned him widespread recognition and admiration.
Notably, Pradhan was also considered a strong candidate for the position of the first BJP Chief Minister of Odisha and has previously been elected to the state legislative assembly during 2000-2004.
Another veteran BJP leader from Odisha, Jual Oram, has also been sworn in as a Cabinet Minister in the National Democratic Alliance government led by Modi. A highly respected figure, Oram has been elected to the Lok Sabha six times since 1998 and has previously held the esteemed position of Tribal Affairs Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government and the Modi government between 2014 and 2019.
The third Minister from Odisha, Ashwini Vaishnaw, is a former IAS officer and a Rajya Sabha MP. He has been assigned the crucial portfolios of Information and Broadcasting and Railways, and is known for his close ties with the Biju Janata Dal in Odisha. Vaishnaw, who hails from Rajasthan, has previously served as the Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronics and Information Technology in the previous Modi government.
Overall, the allocation of portfolios to these three prominent leaders from Odisha showcases the Modi government's commitment towards the development and representation of all states in the country. With their vast experience and expertise, Pradhan, Oram, and Vaishnaw are expected to contribute significantly towards the progress of their respective ministries and the nation as a whole.
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