shri Babul Supriyo Baral takes over as Minister of State for Urban Development and HUPA In a rare gesture, Shri Venkaiah Naidu accompanies Shri Supriyo to his office New Minister says he will strive to live up to the 'performance doctrine' of PM

Shri Babul Supriyo Baral today took charge as Minister of State for Urban Development and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation. He first called on the senior Minister Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu and sought his blessings. Shri Venkaiah Naidu introduced senior officials of the both the Ministries to the new minister and in a rare gesture, later accompanied Shri Supriyo Baral to his chamber in Nirman Bhawan. Shri Naidu told media that Shri Supriyo Baral is young, energetic and enthusiastic and his induction will strengthen his hands.