MODI CABINET 2.0: FRESH CHALLENGES, PROMISES
A day after the cabinet reshuffle, HT takes a look on the key challenges the new ministers face
PRAKASH JAVADEKAR, HRD minister
To bring in a new national education policy which is acceptable to stakeholders Sort out differences with the PMO over the IIM bill Ensure that key appointments are filled
We will have to find if education is actually fulfilling the aspirations of poor or not, and therefore quality of education is very important
ANANTH KUMAR, Parliamentary Affairs
Clear the backlog of the pending bills Need to walk an extra mile to manage the Congress in the floor of the House Evolve support for the Goods and Services Tax bill
My aim is get the GST bill passed in this session. It is stuck for a long time and it’s necessary now to pass it for the benefit of the poor
ANIL MADHAV DAVE, Environment
Restoring environment ministry image of raising voice for environment in the government Acting on environment regulation reforms recommended by TSR Subramaniam committee report Ensuring disbursement of `42,000 crore Campa Fund
One should always (move ahead) with the right intention, right action and in the right direction. This should be kept (in mind) without thinking of criticism
NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR, Rural Devp
Fulfill PM’s assurance to double income of rural population Increase number of work days under MNREGA and improve assets creation Aadhar enrolment for better service to rural areas
Rural development is the only way for realising national development. My attempt will be to realise the Prime Minister’s dreams for the rural sector
PIYUSH GOYAL, Mines
Boost private investment in mining Raise exploration to exploit rich mineral blocks Attention to rehabilitation Check illegal mining
I expect mining to contribute 1% in the next 1-2 years. My aim will be to bring in transparency as mining contributes to GDP
VENKAIAH NAIDU, I&B
Revamping govt’s communication strategy Cable TV digitisation to allow to watch and pay for only subscribed channels Revamp of the existing censorship norms
I don’t consider this (ministry) as a challenge, it is an opportunity. My agenda will be making people partners in development; it will be perform, reform and transform
MANOJ SINHA, Telecommunications
Free up more spectrum and see auctions are conducted in the right manner Address call drops and quality of service issues Improve data speeds and bring down data price