Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Goa Cabinet Adds Kamat & Tawadkar as Ministers
The Goa government has added two new ministers: Digambar Kamat and Ramesh Tawadkar.
They were sworn in by the Governor, bringing the total number of ministers to 12.
Kamat is returning to a ministerial role after 13 years, previously serving as Chief Minister.
Tawadkar, who was the Assembly Speaker, also joins the cabinet after resigning from his previous role.
This change was decided by the Chief Minister.
Digambar Kamat and Ramesh Tawadkar were inducted into the Goa cabinet.
The Goa council of ministers now has its full strength of 12.
Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapati Raju administered the oath.
Digambar Kamat returns to the cabinet after 13 years, having previously served as CM.
Ramesh Tawadkar resigned as assembly speaker before becoming a minister again.
- Who
- Digambar Kamat, Ramesh Tawadkar, Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapati Raju, Pramod Sawant
- What
- Digambar Kamat and Ramesh Tawadkar were sworn in as ministers.
- When
- Thursday, August 21
- Where
- Goa
- Why
- To expand the Goa cabinet to its full strength.
Political Changes
Ministerial Inductions
Focus
Political Changes
The reshuffle brings in new ministers and adjusts positions.
Ministerial Inductions
Focus on the returning figures and their experience.
- New Ministers
- Digambar Kamat, Ramesh Tawadkar
- Former Position (Kamat)
- Chief Minister
- Former Position (Tawadkar)
- Assembly Speaker
- Governor
- Pusapati Ashok Gajapati Raju
- Cabinet Strength
- 12
Sources
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