Vijayasai Reddy Urges PM Modi to Establish New Ministry for Coastal and Island Development The Indian government is preparing for a cabinet reshuffle ahead of the parliamentary session scheduled for the third week of July 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly considering changes to the Union Cabinet, including the creation of a new ministry focused on the planned development of peninsular India. This proposal has been put forward by Vijayasai Reddy, a former member of parliament and senior leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), who has requested Modi to establish a dedicated ministry modeled after the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER). Reddy’s proposal emphasizes the need for a specialized institution to address the unique challenges and opportunities of India’s coastal and island territories. The new ministry would oversee initiatives related to maritime trade, port infrastructure, fisheries, tourism, blue economy, and logistics. He argued that such a body would accelerate India’s progress toward becoming a developed nation while also enhancing the economic potential of these regions. Reddy highlighted that the coastal and island states, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, require targeted policies to foster sustainable growth and integrate them more effectively into the national economy. The request comes amid ongoing discussions about restructuring the Union Cabinet to align with evolving economic and administrative priorities. Modi’s government has been reviewing the composition of the cabinet to ensure it reflects contemporary challenges, such as infrastructure development, regional equity, and economic diversification.#prime_minister_narendra_modi #andaman_and_nicobar_islands #telugu_desam_party #vijayasai_reddy
