Bihar Cabinet Ministers 2025 List: Who’s In Nitish Kumar’s New Team?

Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the tenth time at a grand ceremony held at Patna's historic Gandhi Maidan. Standing alongside him were his two deputies, Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, marking another decisive shift in Bihar's political landscape. The oath-taking ceremony brought together leaders from various parties and showcased the new coalition power structure under the NDA.

Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath to the newly appointed ministers. Key figures from the JD(U), including Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Vijendra Kumar Yadav, and Shravan Kumar, took charge once again. From the BJP's side, senior leaders such as Mangal Pandey and Dilip Kumar Jaiswal were sworn in, along with notable JD(U) members Leshi Singh and Ashok Chaudhary.

The expanded cabinet represents a blend of BJP, JD(U), RLJP, and HAM leaders who will shape Bihar's governance in the coming term. The allocation of portfolios will be announced soon, but the lineup reflects a mix of experience, caste balance, and regional representation.

Bihar Cabinet Ministers: Full List

• Vijay Kumar Chaudhary (JD-U)
• Vijendra Kumar Yadav (JD-U)
• Shravan Kumar (JD-U)
• Mangal Pandey (BJP)
• Dilip Kumar Jaiswal (BJP)
• Leshi Singh (JD-U)
• Ashok Chaudhary (JD-U)
• Madan Sahni (JD-U)
• Nitin Nabin (BJP)
• Ram Kripal Yadav (BJP)
• Santosh Kumar Suman (HAM)
• Sunil Kumar (JD-U)
• Mohd Zama Khan (JD-U)
• Sanjay Singh Tiger (BJP)
• Arun Shankar Prasad (BJP)
• Surendra Mehta (BJP)
• Narayan Prasad (BJP)

As the new administration settles in, the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government has reiterated its key election commitments. One of its main promises is the creation of one crore jobs within five years, an effort aimed at curbing the massive migration of Bihar's workforce to other states. Alongside this, the government has pledged to economically empower women by creating one crore Lakhpati Didis and supporting select entrepreneurs to become crorepatis.

The NDA has also outlined ambitious infrastructure and education reforms. A ₹5,000-crore revamp of the education sector, the development of seven expressways, and the laying of 3,600 km of new railway tracks are part of its agenda. Metro rail networks are planned for four major cities in the state, signalling a push toward urban modernization.

In the health sector, the government has promised a world-class Medicity and a medical college in every district, aiming to significantly elevate healthcare infrastructure and accessibility.

With high expectations riding on this newly sworn-in cabinet, the focus now shifts toward implementation. The coming months will reveal how effectively the government transforms its election promises into actionable progress for the people of Bihar.