NEW DELHI, June 13: G Kishan Reddy on Thursday took charge as coal and mines minister and said that India should increase domestic production of the fossil-fuel and reduce coal imports.
In the previous Narendra Modi government, both the ministries were led by Pralhad Joshi.
Joshi who is the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy was also present during the occasion and wished Reddy all the success. (PTI)