STAFF REPORTER / NEW DELHI

Several Union Ministers including, Harsh Vardhan, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Prahlad Singh Patel today assumed charge of their Ministries.

Talking to reporters media persons, Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said, her target for the next five years is to create jobs and infrastructure development.

Briefing the media after assuming the charge, Earth Sciences Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan praised Indian Meteorological Department for accurate prediction of cyclone FANI. He said, currently, about 42 million farmers are receiving crop specific agro-meteorological advisories in local languages.

Addressing media persons, Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel said, his Ministry will work to fulfil the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘New India’ by simultaneously investing in strengthening the cultural roots and promoting the Tourism sector.