The new Gujarat Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Rajnikant Patel, took oath of office today at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath to Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Rameshkumar Sanghvi, five cabinet ministers, three ministers of state with independent charge, and twelve ministers of state.
Following the ceremony, the new cabinet held its first meeting, where portfolios were officially distributed.
<h3 data-start="700" data-end="737">Chief Minister&rsquo;s Portfolios</h3>
CM Bhupendra Patel will oversee General Administration, Administrative Reforms and Training, Planning, Non-Resident Gujaratis Division, Revenue and Disaster Management, Roads and Buildings, Capital Projects, Narmada, Kalpasar, Mines and Minerals, Ports, Information and Broadcasting, along with all subjects not allocated to other ministers.
<h3 data-start="1083" data-end="1127">Deputy Chief Minister&rsquo;s Portfolios</h3>
Deputy CM Harsh Sanghvi will handle Home, Police Housing, Jail, Border Security, Gruh Rakshak Dal, Gram Rakshak Dal, Civil Defence, Prohibition and Excise, Transport, Law and Justice, Sports and Youth Services, Cultural Activities, Coordination of Voluntary Organisations, Industries, Salt Industries, MSMEs, Printing and Stationery, Tourism and Pilgrimage Development, and Civil Aviation.
<h3 data-start="1521" data-end="1548">Cabinet Ministers</h3>
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Kanubhai Mohanlal Desai: Finance, Urban Development and Urban Housing
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Jitendrabhai Savjibhai Vaghani: Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Cooperation, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Cow Breeding
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Rushikesh Ganeshbhai Patel: Energy and Petrochemicals, Panchayat and Rural Housing, Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs
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Kunvarjibhai Mohanbhai Bavaliya: Labour, Skill Development and Employment, Rural Development
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Nareshbhai Maganbhai Patel: Tribal Development, Khadi, Cottage Industries and Rural Industries
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Arjunbhai Devabhai Modhwadia: Forests and Environment, Climate Change, Science and Technology
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Dr. Pradyuman Gunabhai Vaaja: Social Justice and Empowerment, Education (Primary, Secondary, Adult, Higher and Technical)
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Ramanbhai Bhikhabhai Solanki: Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs
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<h3 data-start="2405" data-end="2457">Ministers of State with Independent Charge</h3>
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Ishwarsinh Thakorbhai Patel: Water Resources, Water Supply
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Praful Chaganbhai Panseriya: Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education
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Dr. Manisha Rajivbhai Vakil: Women and Child Development
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<h3 data-start="2673" data-end="2701">Ministers of State</h3>
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Parshittambhai Odhavjibhai Solanki: Fisheries
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Kaantilal Shivial Amrutia: Labour, Skill Development and Employment
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Rameshbhai Bhurabhai Katara: Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Cooperation, Animal Husbandry and Cow Breeding
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Darshanaben Mukeshbhai Vaghela: Urban Development and Urban Housing
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Kaushikbhai Kaantibhai Vekariya: Law and Justice, Energy and Petrochemicals, Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs
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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3148" data-end="3237">
Pravinkumar Gordhanbhai Maali: Forests and Environment, Climate Change, Transport
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Dr. Jayarambhai Chemabhai Gamit: Sports and Youth Services, Cultural Activities, MSMEs, Tourism and Pilgrimage Development, Civil Aviation
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Trikambhai Bijalbhai Changa: Higher and Technical Education
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Kamleshbhai Rameshbhai Patel: Finance, Home, Excise, Civil Defence
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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3528" data-end="3644">
Sanjaysinh Vijaysinh Mahida: Revenue and Disaster Management, Panchayat and Rural Housing, Rural Development
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Punamchand Dhanabhai Baranda: Tribal Development, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs
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Swarupji Dardarji Thakor: Khadi, Cottage Industries and Rural Industries
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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-start="3826" data-end="3900">
Rivaba Ravindrasinh Jadeja: Primary, Secondary and Adult Education
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</ul>
The induction of new ministers and the distribution of portfolios marks a strategic move by the state government to balance administrative efficiency and political representation. With key departments like Home, Finance, Agriculture, Energy, and Education placed under experienced leaders, the government aims to strengthen governance and accelerate development initiatives in the state.

Gujarat Cabinet Sworn In Under CM Bhupendra Patel

Harsh Sanghvi appointed Deputy CM;portfolios allocated to 21 ministers after oath ceremony

Gujarat Cabinet Sworn In Under CM Bhupendra Patel

Harsh Sanghvi appointed Deputy CM;portfolios allocated to 21 ministers after oath ceremony

October 18, 2025 | 01:49 IST