New ministerial portfolios

Here are some new ministerial portfolios that have been created or reorganized in various countries:

  1. 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
  2. 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)
  3. 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)
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. 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.