Ma Foi K Pandiarajan is the new Minister for School Education, Sports and Youth Welfare
Posted on: 30/Aug/2016 10:50:10 AM
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday dropped Minister for Milk and Dairy Development S P Shanmuganathan from her cabinet. Ma Foi K Pandiarajan has become the new Minister for School Education, Sports and Youth Welfare.
According to a Raj Bhavan press release, Ms. Jayalalithaa had recommended the inclusion of Avadi MLA Ma Foi K. Pandiarajan as Minister for School Education and Sports and Youth Welfare. He will handle the School Education, Archaeology, Youth Welfare and Sports Development portfolios.hitherto looked after by P Benjamin.
Benjamin has been moved to the Rural Industries portfolio held by KT Rajenthra Bhalaji. In addition, Benjamin will also look after Cottage Industries and Small Industries.Rajenthra Bhalaji has been allocated Milk and Dairy Development, the portfolios held so far by Shanmuganathan.
Swearing-in of the new minister would take place at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday evening.
