Octogenarian Jitan Ram Manjhi Takes Helm of MSME Ministry

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, 79, has assumed charge of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. As the oldest minister in the 18th Lok Sabha, he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for including him in the vision 2047 and focused on MSMEs. Manjhi has a long political history, including serving as Bihar's 23rd Chief Minister and held previous Cabinet positions.

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, aged 79, has officially taken charge of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, marking a significant moment in the 18th Lok Sabha.

Manjhi, the Chief of Hindustani Awam Morcha and the oldest minister in the current assembly, expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his inclusion in the ambitious Vision 2047 plan. His leadership in the ministry aims to fortify the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat agenda, with a special focus on empowering MSMEs.

A seasoned politician, Manjhi has previously served as the 23rd Chief Minister of Bihar and holds a varied portfolio, having also led initiatives for scheduled castes and tribes welfare in Nitish Kumar's state Cabinet. Having won the Gaya seat in the 2024 elections, his appointment is seen as a move to leverage his extensive experience for national growth.