Piyush Goyal taking charge as Minister of Commerce & Industry today

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal, took charge today afternoon as Commerce & Industry Minister. He was accompanied by Former Commerce & Industry Minister, Suresh Prabhu.

Speaking on this occasion, Piyush Goyal said that he is extremely humbled by stepping into the shoes of a visionary like Suresh Prabhu and will try to do his best to take the work of the Ministry forward. He further said that he will study all issues related to India’s trade and industry and prepare himself to deal with issues which require immediate attention.

Administrative appointment: new minister assumes Commerce and Industry portfolio and pledges a review of urgent trade and industry issues. The minister formally assumed the Commerce and Industry portfolio as an administrative appointment, accompanied by the predecessor, and committed to a policy review of all trade and industry matters to identify and prioritise issues requiring immediate attention.