 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (August 2022) |
| Second Yashwantrao Chavan ministry | |
|---|---|
 Ministry of Maharashtra | |
| Date formed | 5 April 1957 |
| Date dissolved | 30 April 1960 |
| People and organisations | |
| Governor | Sri Prakasa |
| Chief Minister | Yashwantrao Chavan |
| Total no. of members | 27 15 Cabinet ministers (Incl. Chief Minister) 12 deputy ministers |
| Member parties | Congress |
| Status in legislature | Majority government |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Y. Chavan I (Bombay State) |
| Successor | Y. Chavan I (Maharashtra) |
Following the 1957 legislative elections, incumbent Bombay State chief minister Yashwantrao Chavan was sworn in for the second time in April 1957.[1] Chavan served until 30 April 1960, when the State was dissolved and divided into the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. After dissolution, Chavan continued as the chief minister of Maharashtra.
Ministry[edit | edit source]
The initial ministry consisted of 15 cabinet ministers.[1]
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Minister Departments not allocated to any minister | Yashwantrao Chavan | 5 April 1957 | 30 April 1960 | INC | |
| Finance | Jivraj Mehta | 12 April 1957 | 30 April 1960 | INC | |
| Revenue | R. U. Parikh | 12 April 1957 | 30 April 1960 | INC | |
| Labour Law | Shantilal Shah | 12 April 1957 | 30 April 1960 | INC | |
| Public Health | Marotrao Kannamwar | 12 April 1957 | 30 April 1960 | INC | |
| Agriculture Aarey Milk Colony | Vasantrao Naik | 12 April 1957 | 30 April 1960 | INC | |
| Prohibition Village Panchayats Cottage Industries | Ratubhai Adani | 12 April 1957 | 30 April 1960 | INC | |
| Forests | B. G. Ghade | 12 April 1957 | 30 April 1960 | INC | |
| Local Self-Government | Maneklal Chunilal Shah | 12 April 1957 | 30 April 1960 | INC | |
| Planning Development Electricity Industries | S. K. Wankhede | 12 April 1957 | 30 April 1960 | INC | |
| Public Works | D. S. Desai | 12 April 1957 | 30 April 1960 | INC | |
| Education | H. K. Desai | 12 April 1957 | 30 April 1960 | INC | |
| Civil Supplies Housing Printing Press Fisheries | S. G. Kazi | 12 April 1957 | 30 April 1960 | INC | |
| Cooperation | T. S. Bharde | 12 April 1957 | 30 April 1960 | INC | |
| Social Welfare Rehabilitation | N. K. Tirpude | 12 April 1957 | 30 April 1960 | INC | |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "7 NEWCOMERS IN CABINET: Education Portfolio For Youngest Member SOME SURPRISES IN LIST". Times of India. 12 April 1957. p. 1. ProQuest 741687713. Retrieved 29 August 2022.(subscription required)