J&K Cabinet Reshuffle: Omar Abdullah Government Allocates Portfolios to Ministers
By : Alia Kashmiri
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has allocated portfolios to ministers following the recent expansion of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s Council of Ministers, distributing several key departments among the members of the cabinet. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The portfolio allocation followed the induction of four new ministers, marking a significant administrative development for the National Conference-led government. The reshuffle also resulted in the redistribution of departments previously held by the Chief Minister. India News – The Indian Express+1
Revenue, Power and Finance Departments Reassigned
According to The Indian Express, senior National Conference leader Ali Mohammad Sagar has been assigned the Revenue Department, Power Development Department, and Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary will continue to oversee the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department, Industries and Commerce, Labour and Employment, and Skill Development.
Javed Ahmad Dar has been given charge of the Finance Department, along with Mining and Cooperatives, according to the same report. India News – The Indian Express
Education, Health and Other Departments
Newly inducted minister Shamim Firdous has been entrusted with the School Education, Higher Education and Jal Shakti departments.
Mir Saifullah will oversee Planning, Development and Monitoring, Culture, and Youth Services and Sports. The departments were previously handled by Satish Sharma, who was dropped from the Council of Ministers during the reshuffle.
Minister Sakina Itoo will continue to head the Health and Medical Education Department and Social Welfare Department. India News – The Indian Express
The government has also assigned departments covering agriculture, rural development, environment and other administrative responsibilities. The precise distribution should be read alongside the official portfolio-allocation notification, as published reports contain differences in some departmental listings. India News – The Indian Express+1
Cabinet Expansion Completes Vacancies
The cabinet expansion comes after the Omar Abdullah-led government completed two years in office. The recent induction of ministers fills vacancies in the Council of Ministers and distributes responsibilities across key sectors.
The new allocation places major departments under different ministers, including revenue administration, electricity, finance, education, agriculture and public works.
The performance of these departments will remain important for the implementation of government programmes and the delivery of public services across Jammu and Kashmir.
