Ashwini Vaishnaw takes charge as Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting

Government committed to serving the people, first Cabinet decision dedicated to poor: Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw assumed charge as Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday. Speaking with media on the occasion Vaishnaw said that the Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is dedicated to the upliftment of poor. The Minister reiterated the Cabinet decision for construction of 3 crore rural and urban houses yesterday and said that the first Cabinet decision on the first day of the Government is devoted to the empowerment of poor. He further stated that the Government will continue to serve the people of the country.

The Minister expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for this opportunity to serve as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting.

Vaishnaw was welcomed by Secretary Sanjay Jaju and other senior officials of the Ministry and Media Units under the Ministry.