Atishi, the education minister in the Delhi government, is currently being evaluated for additional responsibilities in various areas. These include finance, revenue, and development. The proposal to allocate these new portfolios has already been submitted for approval to the Lieutenant Governor.
Once approved, Atishi will have the distinction of holding the highest number of portfolios among the female ministers in the Delhi cabinet. This will also elevate her to the position of the second-most influential minister, after the Chief Minister.
The finance, revenue, and development portfolios play a vital role in the functioning of the Delhi government. The finance portfolio entails managing the state’s finances, including taxation, budgeting, and debt management.
The revenue portfolio focuses on collecting taxes and other sources of income for the state. The development portfolio involves planning and executing various development projects within the state.
With her background as a Harvard-educated economist, Atishi has been serving as a key advisor to the Chief Minister on economic and education policies. She is also the youngest minister in the Delhi cabinet.
If granted the additional portfolios, Atishi will assume the responsibility of overseeing the state’s finances, managing revenue, and spearheading development initiatives. This significant role demonstrates her competence and experience as a leader.
