Bihar Cabinet Expansion 2025: 7 New Ministers Take Oath – Know Who Got Which Department
Breaking news: In the Bihar Cabinet Expansion 2025, 7 new ministers took the oath. Find out which departments Sunil Kumar, Jivesh Mishra, Raju Kumar Singh, Moti Lal Prasad, Vijay Kumar Mandal, Krishna Kumar Mantu, and Sanjay Sarawgi have been assigned to and their political background.
On February 26, 2025, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, 7 new ministers were inducted into the Bihar cabinet. This expansion is seen as a strategic move by the Bihar government to accelerate development initiatives.
In a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, Sunil Kumar (MLA from Biharsharif), Jivesh Mishra (MLA from Jale), Raju Kumar Singh (MLA from Sahebganj), Moti Lal Prasad (MLA from Riga), Vijay Kumar Mandal, Krishna Kumar Mantu, and Sanjay Sarawgi (MLA from Darbhanga) took the oath as ministers. Let’s find out which minister got which department and their political journey so far.
1. Sunil Kumar – Education Minister, Bihar
Sunil Kumar, MLA from Biharsharif, has been appointed as the Education Minister. Previously, he served as the Minister of Prohibition, Excise & Registration. He is a former IPS officer who entered politics in 2020. His father, Chandrika Ram, was also a minister in the Bihar government.
👉 As the new Education Minister, Sunil Kumar faces the challenge of improving the quality of education in Bihar.
2. Jivesh Mishra – Minister of Labour Resources, Bihar
Jivesh Mishra, MLA from Jale, has been given charge of the Labour Resources Department. Previously, he held portfolios for Tourism, Mines & Geology, and Information Technology. He won from the Jale constituency in 2015 and 2020.
👉 Unemployment remains a major issue in Bihar. It will be interesting to see how the new Labour Minister tackles this problem.
3. Raju Kumar Singh – Industry Minister, Bihar
Raju Kumar Singh, MLA from Sahebganj, has been appointed as the Industry Minister. He has served as an MLA from 2005 to 2015 and again in 2020. He started his political career with Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and later joined BJP through Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP).
👉 His key responsibility will be to boost industrial development and attract investments to Bihar.
4. Moti Lal Prasad – Agriculture Minister, Bihar
Moti Lal Prasad, MLA from Riga, has been given the Agriculture Ministry. He has been actively involved in supporting various initiatives for farmers and enjoys strong popularity in his region.
👉 With Bihar’s farmers demanding agricultural reforms, it will be crucial to see what new policies the new Agriculture Minister brings in.
5. Vijay Kumar Mandal – Minister of Cooperation, Bihar
Vijay Kumar Mandal, MLA from Dinara, has been appointed as the Minister of Cooperation. He won the 2020 election as an RJD candidate and has been involved in strengthening rural development through cooperative movements.
👉 The Cooperation Ministry plays a crucial role in rural economic growth. It will be interesting to see how Vijay Kumar Mandal enhances this sector.
6. Krishna Kumar Mantu – Minister of Rural Development, Bihar
Krishna Kumar Mantu, MLA from Amanour, has been assigned to the Rural Development Ministry. He served as an MLA from 2010 to 2015 and was re-elected in 2020. He was initially with JD(U) but later joined BJP.
👉 Improving infrastructure and facilities in rural Bihar will be a key challenge for the new Rural Development Minister.
7. Sanjay Sarawgi – Minister of Anti-Corruption, Bihar
Sanjay Sarawgi, MLA from Darbhanga, has been given the responsibility of the Anti-Corruption Ministry. He has been a BJP leader and has won the Darbhanga Assembly seat continuously since 2005. Known for his strong stance against corruption, he has often questioned his government about maintaining zero tolerance for corruption.
👉 As the Anti-Corruption Minister, Sanjay Sarawgi’s challenge will be to ensure transparency in governance and eliminate corruption from the system.
How Will This Cabinet Expansion Benefit Bihar?
With the Bihar Cabinet Expansion 2025, the government is expected to get fresh momentum. The induction of new ministers is likely to accelerate development in key areas such as education, industry, labour, rural development, agriculture, cooperation, and anti-corruption.
📌 Government’s Key Priorities:
✔ Improving education quality and strengthening government schools
✔ Creating new employment opportunities under the Labour Ministry
✔ Attracting investments and setting up new industries
✔ Implementing new schemes for farmers
✔ Strengthening rural infrastructure and basic amenities
✔ Ensuring transparency in governance and tackling corruption
Conclusion
The Bihar Cabinet Expansion 2025 has introduced seven new ministers, bringing fresh energy to the government. Their appointment is expected to bring reforms in key sectors like education, industry, labour, cooperation, agriculture, rural development, and anti-corruption. The people of Bihar will now closely watch how these ministers bring about meaningful changes in their respective departments.
