West Bengal Cabinet Ministers Portfolios: Know Who Gets What In Suvendu Adhikari Govt

The West Bengal BJP government has allocated cabinet portfolios to leaders from OBC, Matua, Rajbongshi and tribal communities, aiming for regional balance, social protection, and focused development across rural and urban areas.

The first Bharatiya Janata Party government in West Bengal has unveiled its cabinet portfolio allocation, highlighting a strong focus on regional balance and community outreach. Key responsibilities have gone to leaders from OBC, Matua, Rajbongshi and tribal communities across the state.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the distribution of departments on Monday, a few days after taking oath. Adhikari confirmed that senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh will head Rural Development and Prani Vikash, giving Ghosh a major role in shaping village-level policies.

West Bengal cabinet portfolio and BJP government ministers

Agnimitra Paul has been placed in charge of Women and Child Welfare, along with Municipal Corporations, linking social protection with urban administration. Former Union Minister Nisith Pramanik will lead North Bengal Development and Youth Welfare & Sports, underlining the government’s attention to the region and younger population.

Khudiram Tudu will supervise Tribal Development, a key brief for areas with large tribal populations. Ashok Kirtania has been appointed Food Minister, placing Kirtania in charge of the Food Department, which handles public distribution and food security schemes across West Bengal.

The cabinet portfolio structure signals the BJP government’s attempt to blend administrative experience with social representation. By assigning departments to leaders from diverse communities, Suvendu Adhikari’s cabinet is shaping a governing team that mirrors several political and regional interests within West Bengal.