Agriculture Minister given additional charge

Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh has been given the additional charge of Ministry of Consumer Affairs as Ramvilas Paswan is undergoing treatment abroad.

“The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has directed that Radha Mohan Singh, Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, shall be assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution during the period of indisposition of Ramvilas Paswan, who is presently undergoing treatment abroad till such time he is able to resume work as the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution,” a press release issued by the President House said.

Paswan under treatment

The President further directed that Mr. Paswan shall be designated as a Minister without portfolio during the period of his indisposition or till such time he is able to resume his work as the Minister of Consumer Affairs, the release said.