While Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship portfolios have been assigned to Dharmendra Pradhan, Rajya Sabha member Ashwini Vaishnaw has been appointed Cabinet Minister with Railways and IT portfolios and Mayurbhanj MP as Minister of State for Tribals Affairs and Jalshakti.
“Odisha has already been in focus of the Modi Government. Prime Minister Modi Government is committed for overall development of Odisha. Even since it came to power at the Centre in 2014, the Modi Government has been giving importance on Odisha and Odias,” Mohanty said, adding that strengthening of Odisha representation in Union Cabinent will certainly help in growth of the State.
Mohanty advised the State Government to provide all cooperation in execution of all Central projects, including Railways, as the Union Government is providing all support and assistance for development of the State.