Dharmendra Pradhan, who on Tuesday took charge as the Minister of State of Petroleum and Natural Gas (Independent Charge) in New Delhi, said he would give necessary priority to the Paradip Refinery project as the Modi Government would give focus to development of Eastern India.
Speaking to mediapersons, Pradhan said his focus would be to meet the expectations of the poor and middle-class people of the country.
He said India needs to reduce import dependence and secure energy needs so that it becomes self-reliant. He would endeavour to make contribution to this effect.
Pradhan said he would study the issues, being dealt in his Ministry and discuss them with senior officers so that decisions could be formulated in the interest of the poor.