Sheik Mohammed Ziauddin took charge as the Government Advisor (Minority Welfare) in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister S.B. Amzad Basha at the Secretariat near here on Monday.
He thanked Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for bestowing him with the responsibility and encouraging a person from the minority community. Steps would be taken to ensure that the benefits of Navaratnalu reached the minorities, he said.
The Deputy Chief Minister said that Mr. Ziauddin had a good understanding of the minorities’ issues and problems and his appointment as the Advisor would help the cause of minorities.
Minorities Welfare Secretary Gandham Chandrudu and others were present.