Jaitley, Rajnath, Gadkari likely in Modi Cabinet

In a clear indication that Modi is opting for major changes in the structure of the government, a statement issued by his secretariat here tonight said that “focus is on convergence in the activities of various ministries where one cabinet minister will be heading a cluster of ministries which are working in complementary sectors”.

Modi is eventually aiming at “smart governance” where the top layers of Government will be downsized and there would be expansionat the grass root level.

Sources said that the number of ministries would be between 30 and 35 which would be much smaller than usual.

However, an expansion of the ministry may take place later.

There was no clarity on the role of Advani with some reports suggesting that he may not be made lok Sabha Speaker which he is said to favour but he may continue as NDA chairman.