The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has been pleased to appoint Shri Ajit Singh as Cabinet Minister in the Council of Ministers.

The President of India administered the oath of office and secrecy to Shri Ajit Singh at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, today.

Further, as advised by the Prime Minister, the President of India has been pleased to allocate the portfolio of the Ministry of Civil Aviation to Shri Ajit Singh.

The release issued at 1230 hrs