Tariq Anwar assumed charge as minister of state for agriculture and food processing industries.
He took a briefing from officers of various departments in the two ministries. Addressing the media, he said he would try his best to contribute to policy formulation and implementation in not only mainline agriculture but also the allied sectors such as dairying and animal husbandry.
These sectors have an important role in overall growth of agriculture and well-being and prosperity of farmers, he said.
