A major reshuffle of the Union council of ministers is likely today. The exercise aims to increase women’s representation, have a significant OBC imprint, bring in state leaders with strong administrative experience, reduce the average age of the ministry and induct people with professional backgrounds. The exercise looks to strike a balance within caste and regional categories. The OBC selections are expected to ensure smaller communities are not left out with the tally of OBC leaders expected to reach around 25. Similarly, attention will be paid to sub-regional claims within bigger states like UP, Maharashtra, Gujarat or Karnataka.