Goa, Nov. 12 -- Sankalp Amonkar formally assumed charge as Minister for Agriculture, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Handicrafts, Textiles and Coir at Mantralaya, the Secretariat in Porvorim, on Thursday.

Speaking after taking charge, Amonkar said becoming a minister during his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) was a matter of pride.

"This is my first term as an MLA, and I have become a Minister during my very first term. I give the credit to my people, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and BJP State President Damu Naik," he said.

Amonkar expressed gratitude to the people of his constituency and the party leadership for their support and for entrusting him with ministerial responsibilities.

He will now oversee t...