New ministerial portfolios
Here are some new ministerial portfolios that have been created or reorganized in various countries:
- India: In July 2021, the Indian government created the following new portfolios:
- Minister of State for Education (in addition to the existing Minister of Education)
- Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Minister of State for Railways
- United Kingdom: In September 2021, the UK government created the following new portfolios:
- Minister for Climate Change and Corporate Responsibility (in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)
- Minister for Science, Research and Innovation (in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)
- Australia: In May 2021, the Australian government created the following new portfolios:
- Minister for Early Childhood Education (in the Department of Education, Skills and Employment)
- Minister for Small Business and Skills (in the Department of Education, Skills and Employment)
- Canada: In October 2021, the Canadian government created the following new portfolios:
- Minister of Mental Health and Addictions (in the Department of Health)
- Minister of Disability Inclusion and Accessibility (in the Department of Employment and Social Development)
- South Africa: In May 2021, the South African government created the following new portfolios:
- Minister of Small Business Development (in the Department of Small Business Development)
- Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (in the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities)
- Singapore: In May 2021, the Singaporean government created the following new portfolios:
- Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (in the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources)
- Minister for Social and Family Development (in the Ministry of Social and Family Development)
- New Zealand: In October 2021, the New Zealand government created the following new portfolios:
- Minister for Climate Change (in the Ministry for the Environment)
- Minister for Disability Issues (in the Ministry of Social Development)
These are just a few examples of new ministerial portfolios that have been created or reorganized in various countries. The specific portfolios and their responsibilities can vary depending on the country and its government.